Teaching Assistant

Ref: SCH-AAT-0186 20 day(s) remaining
Establishment: Westvale Park Primary Academy Location: Horley Salary: FTE £26,312.00 to £26,717.00 (pro rata: £20,612.43 to £20,930.48) Department: EDSUP Job Type: Part Time
Closing Date: 01/06/2025 10:04 Interview Date: To be confirmed Start Date: 03/09/2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 33.75 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: Support Pay Scale - West Sussex | SCP5 - SCP6

The Role

Westvale Park Primary Academy is currently recruiting for a passionate Teaching Assistant to join us for 33.75 hours per week, Monday - Friday, term time only.


Overview

Westvale Park Primary Academy and Nursery is an inclusive school with high expectations for pupil progress and achievement.

 

Our ethos is clear: 'Always children first'. We want the best for all our children, families, and our team. We place a strong emphasis on building a healthy team, as we believe that: Happy Team = Happy Children = Happy Families. We create a setting in which all staff know that they are valued and supported. A healthy, happy team creates a healthy, happy school and nursery environment, and a positive friendly atmosphere for the children to thrive in.


We would love to hear from you if: 

  • you are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team 
  • you are committed to raising the achievement of all students of all abilities 
  • you are pro-active in the working environment
  • you have a good sense of humour and ability to be flexible

 

In return for your passion and commitment, we are pleased to be able to offer: 

  • a supportive team who place our values of Family, Curiosity, Gratitude, Responsibility, Diversity, and Excellence at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations 
  • extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD 
  • Fringe allowance    
  • the opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way 
  • Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support 

  

Please find out more about working with us by looking at our recruitment page:

https://www.westvaleparkprimaryacademy.org/recruitment/

 

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged; if there is a current role that you are interested in and would like to arrange a visit, please email Sonia Mitchinson on smitchinson@westvaleppa.org.uk or call us on 01293 365019.


Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent
Essential
TA2 qualification or equivalent or relevant experience
Desirable

Skills

Qualifications
GCSE level 4, or above, in English and Maths, or equivalent
Essential
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Able to motivate pupils to learn
Essential
Able to assist with the organisation of the learning environment
Essential
Good oral and written communication skills
Essential
Experience of working in a team
Experience of working successfully as part of a team
Essential

Related Documents

Teaching Assistant JD WPPA TA.pdf Download

Safeguarding Information


Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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Westvale Park Primary Academy

Cavell Way
Horley
Surrey
RH6 8SU

Emily Sturt

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