TEACHING ASSISTANTS x 3 posts
Teaching Assistants (Band 5) Spinal Column Point. Post 1 – 37 hours per week, term time only (190 days), £21,533.88 per annum (pay award pending), Post 2 & 3 – 35 hours per week, term time only (190 days), £20,369.88 per annum (pay award pending). All posts are permanent
West View Primary School wishes to appoint a small number of motivated, enthusiastic and imaginative Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils. These posts will commence on 1st September 2026.
The successful candidates will work under guidance, implement work programmes for individuals and groups, and provide feedback to teachers to assist in the whole planning cycle and in the management and preparation of resources.
Applicants will possess NVQ Level 2 or equivalent. The school is looking for applicants with excellent communication and ICT skills, who can develop effective relationships with pupils and colleagues and be able to follow teachers’ plans.
Candidates will have experience of working as a classroom or teaching assistant within a primary school environment. Candidates should be suitably qualified and experienced and be able to meet the criteria detailed on the person specification.
The successful candidates will:
- Work in a school with a highly supportive, warm, friendly, and respectful ethos, and the drive and ambition to ensure that all members of staff, and children, achieve their full potential.
- Have the privilege of engaging with hard‑working, highly motivated children.
- Be part of a school environment which places high value to the wider, enriched Curriculum.
- Have opportunity to further develop their skills through a variety of professional development opportunities.
Please contact Lauren Furness, Headteacher on (01429) 267466 or via lauren.furness@westview.adastraschools.org for an informal discussion about these positions.
West View Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such the successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
These posts are exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).
Requesting an application form
Application forms and further details are available via the Ad Astra website site:
Completed application forms to be emailed to recruitment@adastraacademytrust.com
Candidates must only apply using the application form provided; CV’s will not be accepted.
Closing date is 09:00am on Monday 15th June 2026
Interviews will be held on Monday 22nd June
- Job Profile – TA Band 5 – West View May 2026
- Person Spec – TA Band 5 – West View May 2026
- TAs BAND 5 Advert WV – June 2026
- AdAstra Application Form
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