Vacancies

General Teaching Assistant (GTA) Term Time Only plus 3 training days

This is a fixed term post until January 2026

8.30am – 3.30pm 3 days (Weds, Thurs, Fri)

Grade C SCP 2 – 4 

 

If you would like a role where every day is different and where the opportunity to make a difference at our school is appealing to you, then we would like to hear from you.

We currently have a vacancy for a General Teaching Assistant to work at our wonderful school. This is an extremely rewarding role for someone who has a relentless drive to make a difference and a commitment to ensure that the  children at our school reach their full potential.

We are looking to appoint an excellent practitioner who has experience of supporting primary aged children. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, innovative and resourceful, with a desire to work as part of our fantastic team and become a valued member of our school staff.  They must be very flexible in their approach and have the ability to develop secure relationships with parents, staff and children. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and a calm and understanding manner.

The role involves working closely with the class teacher and other support staff.

We can offer you a supportive environment, opportunities for professional development across the LDLT trust and the encouragement to try new initiatives in a forward looking school. The school would provide support and training if the successful candidate had not previously worked in a Teaching Assistant role.

 

What skills and experience we’re looking for

Are you someone who:

• Has experience of primary school aged children.
• Is organised, creative and energetic.
• Relishes the challenge of working with pupils.
• Wants to make a difference by supporting the pupils with learning, social and emotional development.
• Has high expectations of self and others.
• Is reliable, hardworking and prepared to go the ‘extra mile’ for our children.
• Is enthusiastic and willing to contribute to the life of our school.
• Is a great communicator.

What the school offers its staff 

We can offer:

• Strong leadership and support from our Senior Leadership Team.
• On-going staff training and opportunities for professional development.
• Wonderful, receptive and happy children who love coming to school.
• A friendly and supportive staff team.
• The chance to work in a well-equipped school.

 

Further details about the role

To get a clear picture of the school and the opportunities we can offer you, we actively encourage all applicants to come and take a look around our fantastic school prior to applying. Please call the office to arrange a visit on 01423 322302 or email office@roecliffeschool.co.uk. The academy strives to provide children with the best opportunities to achieve, not only across the curriculum but through a diverse range of excellent experiences both inside and outside the classroom to benefit the whole child.

 

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to an online search in accordance with the recommendations within Keeping Children Safe in Education.

 

Please send completed applications to vicky.harris@roecliffeschool.co.uk by 9am on Friday 29th November.

Interviews will take place Thursday 5th December.