Grade 4 Teaching Assistant

Salary or Hourly Rate

Grade 4 Points 8-14 (£27,709 - £30,515)

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time - Term Time Only

Work Base

The West Park Academy, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, NG17 8EE

Additional Documents

TA Grade 4 job description October 2026.pdf – 125KB

Additional Documents

TA Grade 4 Person Specification October 2026.pdf – 140KB

Additional Documents

The Forge Application Form - Support Staff.doc – 280KB
Converted File The Forge Application Form - Support Staff.pdf – 188KB Closing Date 18 November 2026 12:00

Start Date: January 2026 or sooner if possible (subject to safeguarding checks)

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and motivated Teaching Assistant to join The West Park Academy. You will initially be based in F1 but should also be happy to work across the whole Primary age range if the need arises in the future. As the role will initially be based in F1, ‘full and relevant qualifications’ would be required. Early years qualifications list: UK only - GOV.UK

• Do you have the skills and expertise to understand the needs of children?
• Do you have a proven track record of improving outcomes for all children?
• Do you have high levels of commitment to inclusion?
• Do you have sensitivity and understanding to build good relationships with individuals and parents and carers?
• Do you have good communication skills?
• Can you consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies?
• Do you have knowledge of guidance and regulations around safeguarding?
• If the answer is ‘Yes’ to most of the above then we would love to hear from you!

We can offer:

• A warm and welcoming, forward-thinking school
• A Multi-Academy Trust that focuses on the most important aspects of children’s education and ‘getting it right early’
• Excellent facilities
• A collaborative learning community

Closing date: Wednesday 18th November 2026

Interviews: Monday 23rd November 2026

Visits to school are warmly welcomed, to arrange please contact the school office. Applications should be returned via email.

Email: office@westparkacademy.co.uk

Tel: 01623 460274

Website: www.westparkacademy.co.uk