Cover Teaching Assistant

Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: 36 hours per week, Term time only plus 2 training days (38.4 weeks)
Salary information: Scale 4, £25,731 - £26,855 per annum (dependent upon experience) 
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8.00 am – 3.30 pm for 4 days and 8.00 am - 4.30 pm for 1 day (to include lunch duty) 

Satrt date: As soon as possible (February) 

This is an exciting opportunity to work with an established senior leadership team in an accredited values based and vibrant multi-cultural primary school.  

“Charville is a really rewarding place to work. The school values help to make the school feel like a community” – Teaching Assistant

“It is a lovely school that helps you express your talents and interests. The teachers are inspiring and help us to develop our learning to help us achieve” – Year 5 pupil

“Leaders have high expectations of pupils’ achievement in all subjects. Over time, pupils develop skills successfully in communication, including listening well and debating different points of view maturely. They are well prepared for the next stages in their education.” – OFSTED May 2023

Charville Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic professional, who has high expectations of themselves and their pupils and is committed to moving the school forward.  We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to work across the school that is interested in a change or a challenge. 

We can offer you:

• A friendly, established and professional school staff.
• A leadership team committed to rapid improvement.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and well-behaved children.
• Opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
• An experienced team.
• A high quality outside and inside environment.

We are looking for:

• An enthusiastic, Values based and highly motivated Teaching Assistant (NVQ3 qualification or equivalent).
• An ability to provide enriching and inspiring learning opportunities for our children.
• A positive ‘can do’ approach.
• An effective communicator with colleagues and parents.
• A team player with determination and a sense of humour.
• A person who is committed to continuous professional development and their own learning.
• A commitment to working in partnership alongside parents and the local community.

Whilst the successful applicants will be expected to work in any year group, we will consider preferences expressed in your personal statement.

Closing date: Friday 30th January 2026 at 12 Noon