Job description

Thank you for your interest in the role of SEND Teaching Assistant.

Walton Primary Academy is a large primary school situated in the beautiful village of Walton on the outskirts of Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We are a very successful school, receiving a good Ofsted Report in 2022. At Walton, we pride ourselves on providing a happy, inclusive and caring setting. Our children have the opportunity to reach their full potential and to do so with a smile on their faces.

In September 2014 Walton Primary Academy became the inaugural school of Waterton Academy Trust. As a growing organisation consisting of infant, junior and primary schools Waterton Academy Trust’s main aim is to ensure all children receive the education that they deserve, and Walton Primary Academy is very proud to be part of this.

The Governors, staff and children of Walton Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to provide an exceptional learning experience for the children of the community and to support school in ensuring all our children achieve success.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Warm Regards,

Craig Thorpe

Head of School

Benefits

G4 5-6 FTE £25,583-£25,989 (Actual £15,862-£16,114)

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About this school

Walton Primary Academy

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated

Pupils: 350
Avg teacher salary: £47,357
Pupil:teacher ratio: 23.4:1
Academy trust: WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.