Teaching Assistant Level 1

Southmere Primary Academy are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to join our academy in September 2026 on a part time, temporary basis. Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you. Your new role As a Teaching Assistant Level 1, you will work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in a classroom with the teacher. You will support pupils to ensure they can access learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Salary: Grade C Points 4 to 6 (£25,185 to £25,989 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £19,111.81. Hours: 32.5 hours per week / Term Time only plus 5 days (39 weeks) Please see the attached job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information about the role. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you. Your new school Southmere Primary Academy is a large primary academy with up to 420 pupils, including a 15 place nursery. The academy serves a diverse community with families from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. Southmere is a good school with a highly inclusive ethos. We provide outstanding provision for Personal Development and we believe that, through the pursuit of excellence, every child can achieve great things. Our curriculum is designed to promote learning which is active, engaging and personalised. We view the teaching and learning process as a partnership between the school, pupils and their parents. As a school we place great importance on the development of each and every child academically, socially and emotionally. We aim to provide a wide range of learning experiences both within the classroom and beyond which will promot