Teaching Assistant

Full time (5 days, 27.5 hours), Teaching Assistant (Inclusive of SEND)

The Governors wish to make an appointment of a passionate, dedicated and caring teaching assistant to join our highly successful and very supportive team. The successful candidate must be dedicated to providing the highest possible care and support to our young children, be committed to securing positive and caring relationships, have high expectations and develop a love of learning. Through our school vision ‘respect, empower, grow’ we are committed that all members of our school family are empowered and encouraged to be the best they can be so that we can grow and flourish together. The successful candidate will need to be supportive of the school’s Christian ethos, vision and values. They will need to be keen to develop professionally, communicate well and respect others as they work collaboratively in a team. They will need to work well under the direction of class teachers and leaders and taken on board advice and guidance. They will need to be committed to supporting and encouraging all children, including those with SEND, to develop confidence and self-belief and deliver high quality teaching support to enable children to achieve highly.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• A friendly and welcoming three-form entry school with a skilled, committed and dedicated team to provide support.
• Excellent support and guidance from our experienced and knowledgeable leaders, including our SENDCO.
• Supportive and dedicated leaders including Governors.
• A high-quality environment and resources.
• A strong commitment to your professional development.
• Wonderful and happy children who are respectful, who love to learn and who are a delight to teach.

Visits to the school are encouraged and will take place on Friday 9th October, please email or telephone the school to confirm your attendance. Completed applications must be sent to the school or sbm@allsaints-normanton.wakefield.sch.uk by the closing date Monday 19th October 2026 at 12 noon.

Interviews will take place on Friday 23rd October 2026. The post will commence Monday 23rd November 2026 or sooner if the candidate would be able to do so.

Yours sincerely

Mrs Amy Stone – Headteacher