Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

What We’re Looking For

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths).
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.
• A proactive, compassionate, and adaptable approach to supporting students.
• The ideal candidate for this role will want to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your position within these.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of over 19%
• Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
• The opportunity to make a real difference in a caring, inclusive and community-focused junior school
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to on-site gym facilities at selected locations

Further details about the role

About The Role

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. Working alongside teachers and other professionals, you will provide classroom and individual support to pupils, helping them to engage in learning, develop key skills and achieve positive outcomes. The successful candidate will support pupils both in and out of the classroom, contribute to learning activities, monitor progress, encourage positive behaviour and help create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

Commitment to safeguarding

Hamp Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position