Sapientia Education Trust
Teaching Assistant
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Location: Wymondham College Prep School, Wymondham
Salary: FTE £25,185 - £25,989, Pro rata £11,413 - £11,780
Vacancy Type: Permanent (19.50 hours a week, Part time, 3 days a week, Term Time + 1 week)
Wymondham College Prep School is looking to appoint a highly committed, enthusiastic and compassionate individual who has an energy and interest in not only working with whole classes of children but also working with small groups of children and/or in a 1:2:1 capacity, intervening to close gaps in children’s subject knowledge and developing their basic skills.
Our school is committed to the professional development of all staff and provides a safe and supportive environment to work in. Our TAs are part of our teaching team, all of which take part in our weekly Professional Learning meetings where we learn and train together. We are a learning community who all feel safe to make mistakes, learn and grow by loving the struggle of learning. We want everyone to ‘Try Hard, Be Kind, Be You’ and to work in the WCPS way: to ‘Wonder, Contribute, Persevere, Support’.
Wymondham College Prep School opened in September 2020 with two Reception classes housed in Wymondham College. In September 2021 the school moved into its new purpose-built home on the site of Wymondham College. The school is currently two form entry from Reception – Year 4 and three form entry in Year 5 & Year 6 due to our boarders with 454 pupils on roll.
We are a school built on kindness, providing a holistic and values led education with relationships, wellbeing and belonging at the heart of everything we do. We use restorative justice and zones of regulation to ensure our pupils constantly reflect on their choices, feelings and interactions with others, enabling them to truly flourish.
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The Post
We are looking for a positive, caring and inspiring Teaching Assistant to join the team at Wymondham College Prep School on a permanent basis. The role will support the complement the professional work of teachers as directed.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Have previous experience working with children, preferably primary school age, in a classroom or similar environment and have evidence of professional growth having received training in a range of different academic, SEND and social & emotional areas of child development;
- Be committed to the school’s high standards of teaching, learning and professional development;
- Be eager to learn, develop and grow in order to be an exceptional practitioner;
- Have excellent communication skills, a warm and caring disposition and a good sense of humour;
- Understand the importance of an inclusive environment, supporting pupils to follow the school’s Good Choice Mantras – ‘Do the Right Thing / Make a Difference / Value Every Voice’;
- Have a welcoming, kind and nurturing manner and a commitment to professionalism.
Job Specification
Core job functions: Teaching and Learning
- Develops and uses knowledge and skills e.g. literacy, numeracy or science to contribute to student learning.
- Monitor, evaluate and records students’ progress and reports this as directed.
- Use information and communication technology to support students learning.
- Works with small groups or individual students to enable learning.
- Provides support to the teacher by accompanying students on off-site activities.
- Discusses with the teacher and contributes to curriculum and classroom planning – informally and at meetings.
- Works as part of a team to ensure that the wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of students enhances their learning opportunities and life skills.
- Assist in the educational and social development of all students.
- Have full relevant knowledge of students medical and physical needs and able to refer to the relevant person should a problem arise.
- Assist students in developing their resilience and independence in the classroom.
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- Have a full knowledge of student’s needs and ensuring that any disclosure a student may make must be reported to the classroom teacher and Child Protection Officers immediately.
Core job functions: Personal Responsibility
- To adhere to all school policies including those relating to Race Equality, Equality Opportunities, Safeguarding and Health and Safety.
- To attend training and meetings as necessary and cascade any relevant information to relevant staff and stakeholders as appropriate.
- Be an excellent role model for all members of staff and for students in all aspects of school life. To be an exemplar of all school policies and practices to include risk assessments as appropriate. To actively promote the aims of the Academy.
- Support, promote and comply with decisions and policies agreed by the SLT and the governing body.
Applications Closing Date
Wednesday 23rd September 12:00pm
Interview to be held
Monday 28th September 2026
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application
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