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Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Level 2

Actual Annual Salary: £28,859 - £31,111 – based on full time, all year round.

Vacancy 1 – £6,678 - £7,200 – based on 10 hours per week – term time only + insets
Vacancy 2 – £2,671 - £2,880 – based on 4 hours per week – term time only + insets

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31 August 2026
Hours: V1 – 10 hours per week – Monday – Friday 1pm-3pm
V2 – 4 hours per week – Tuesday – Thursday 1:15pm – 3:15pm
Potential Start Date: January 2026 – pending completion of pre‑employment checks

We have two opportunities to join our teaching team at HVA. We follow a team approach to supporting all pupils to reach their full potential. This is an opportunity for a caring, energetic, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant/Learning Partner to join our dedicated team, providing high‑quality support within the classroom to help young people reach their full potential.

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable individual with strong interpersonal skills, who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The candidate will be passionate about supporting children’s learning and, ideally, will have experience of working with children with SEND.

• have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and how a teaching assistant supports students in their learning.
• be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one-to-one or small group basis.
• be committed to undertaking relevant qualifications, e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent, first aid qualification, to ensure ongoing professional development.
• have strong interpersonal skills, in particular with the ability to demonstrate empathy and active listening.
• have good planning and organisational skills, specifically with regard to learning activities and support materials.
• be someone with a keen interest in working with children and commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all.
• Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

Haywood Village Academy has classes in Pre‑school, Reception and year groups 1 to 6. The school was judged Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2025. The academy is at the heart of the community that it serves and is defined by High Aspirations, Valuing Learning and Achievement for all. We have created a school where children experience an exceptional education.

The school offers a limitless education that empowers choice through enriching, meaningful and active opportunities. Staff receive high quality professional training and support and contribute positively to the development of the school.

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from under‑represented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
• Sector‑leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
• Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.
• Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.
• Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
• A collaborative culture which supports workload.
• Well‑being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site parking and many more!

• Closing Date: 7 December 2025
• Interviews: 11 December 2025

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.