Are you an experienced and passionate practitioner who believes every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of the barriers they face?
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Harpfield Primary Academy
Salary: Grade 3 £25,614 - £26,016 FTE
£8,930 - £9,070 actual per annum
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Fixed Term until July 2027
Working Pattern: Mon-Fri 09:00 – 12:00
Application Closing Date: 4 November 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 10 November 2026
About You:
Harpfield Primary Academy are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join us on a temporary basis until July 2027. You will primarily be based in Early Years but flexible to provide support across the school as required. Experience within an early year's setting will be highly advantageous.
The Ideal candidate will have:
- Experience of working with children
- Experience of building positive relationships with children, parents/carers, colleagues, and external professionals.
- A commitment to supporting inclusion and helping children achieve their full potential.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Shortlisting will take place on 5 November 2026 with interviews on 10 November 2026. The interview will last approximately 1 hour consisting of a 30-minute panel interview and an opportunity to meet and engage with the pupils in Early Years. No preparation is required.
About Harpfield Primary Academy:
Harpfield Academy is a vibrant, one-form entry primary school serving Hartshill and nearby communities. We offer a nurturing environment where children from Nursery to Year 6 are encouraged to thrive.
We champion curiosity, confidence, and individuality. Our broad curriculum helps pupils discover their strengths, express their ideas, and prepare for life beyond primary school - academically and socially.
We promote Collaboration, Respect, and Equality, while encouraging Ambition and Independent Voice. Through Trust and Empathy, we create a caring and inclusive environment where every child can succeed.
As a small academy, we build strong relationships with pupils, families, and staff. Our team is united by a shared commitment to putting children first. Pupil voice is central to our culture, shaping everything from learning to leadership. To find out more please visit our website.
About Creative Education Trust:
Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.
We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.
We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.
Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.
Ready to Join Us?
Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at recruitment@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.
Essential Information:
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
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