Teaching Assistant

WHO ARE WE?

Polehampton CE Infant and Nursery School and Polehampton CE Junior School are separate two-form-entry schools across two sites, which operate with one Senior Leadership Team and one Local Governing Body. The Polehampton schools are set within large grounds and have excellent opportunities for the pupils, including a swimming pool at the Junior site and Forest School provision at both sites. Both schools are proud members of The Keys Academy Trust. Our Infant school was rated Good by Ofsted (with an Outstanding Early Years), and our Junior school was inspected in November 2024 and achieved Good in all areas.

KEY DETAILS ABOUT THE ROLES

TAs are an essential part of the school community. In the past, TAs in schools were used as administrative support, such as washing up paint pots and photocopying. Nowadays, TAs are utilised as skilled professionals who make a real difference to the outcomes of pupils. The role will provide you with the chance to work under the guidance of excellent and knowledgeable teaching staff, providing learning support to individuals and groups that enable access to learning for all pupils.

The role we are offering has the following key details for applicants:

Role is sought from September 2026 start date.

Candidates could work in any year group.

Role is term time only.

Salary: Grade 3, Scale Point 5 - 6 (£25,584 - £25,989 FTE) (Actual salary pro rata, depending on hours).

KEY DATES AND DETAILS FOR APPLYING

An application pack is available on the school website via the My New Term system.

- Closing date for applications: Applications processed upon receipt

- Interview date: A suitable date will be arranged with each candidate.

School tours are available to shortlisted candidates, so that you can understand more about the school and what we are looking for.

The Keys Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check. No agencies please.