Teaching Assistant - Kehelland Village School

About The Role:

Kehelland Village School are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic individual to join our team, supporting our wonderful children with their development in learning and wellbeing.

Initially this post is based in our KS2 classes where the role is to support groups and individuals as needed and directed by the class teachers.

We can offer a fantastic team to work with, who work hard with enthusiasm and joy to deliver the very best outcomes for children. We have a collaborative and fulfilling workplace, where we look after each other and thoroughly enjoy what we do. No two days are the same and we actively encourage applications from individuals with a deep seated desire to care for others. We have a wonderful school that we and the children are proud of. We have caring, respectful and happy children who are a pleasure to work with. An outstanding sense of humour and love of children are essential!

Being in a small school we all work across the school to ensure the children are our priority and that their needs are front and centre of all we do. We have a very inclusive and flexible approach to education. Nurture, problem solving and a willingness to think creatively to solve problems are also important skills to have.

At Kehelland we value each other as individuals and our children as individuals. Our core values run through all we do:

We are Safe

We are Loved

We are Joyful

We Succeed

We are Making Memories

If you identify with the above then we would love to consider you for the post.

About You:

You will need to have a love of children and a deep desire to support and improve academic and pastoral outcomes. An excellent sense of humour and problem-solving approach to all you do is essential! Working in a small team, you will need to be flexible, able to form positive relationships with adults and children and have a outgoing and proactive approach to all things!

Benefits of Working with Us:

As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here.

How to Apply and Further Info:

To apply for this position please email a completed application form to recruitment@tpacademytrust.org, please ensure your name and the position you are applying are within the subject title of the email.

Please note we do not accept CV's.

The closing date for receiving applications is 31st August 2025 11.59pm

If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Ellie Watkins/Emma Brimson on kehelland@tpacademytrust or ewatkins@kehelland.tpacademytrust.org

Interviews to be held on 9th September 2025 

TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.