Grade 4 Teaching Assistant

Haslington Primary Academy and Nursery are looking for an outstanding, enthusiastic and hard-working Grade 4 Teaching Assistant to join our team. This role is to support in Key Stage 2 in the first instance; supporting both children in class and leading interventions as directed by the SENCO/class teacher.

Requirements

• Have previous experience of working with primary aged children with special educational needs.
• Have a minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification or be willing to work towards this qualification.
• Be highly motivated and committed to working as part of a team.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Have the ability to act on their own initiative.
• Be committed to the vision and values of our school.
• Have a child-centred approach to their work.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels (with children, staff and parents/carers).
• Have a good sense of humour and a hardworking ethos.
• Be able to present as a positive role model.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Have the ability to work independently but also as part of a team.

Benefits

• An experienced and supportive team of staff.
• Amazing children who feel confident to express their individuality and their talents.
• A happy school community where respect and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.
• Excellent opportunities for training and continual professional development.
• Talented Governors and Trustees, who know the school well and are fully supportive of work life balance.
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (counselling services, GP anytime, musculoskeletal services).
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free annual flu jab.

The Alexandra Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The appointment will only be confirmed after successful DBS checks and relevant safeguarding checks have been carried out.

Please forward completed application forms to Mrs Z Holloway by e-mail (HRalexandraacademytrust.co.uk). Closing date: 12th March 2026. Interview date: 19th March 2026. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.