Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (Wygate Park Academy)

Location:

Wygate Park Academy, UK

Contract Type:
Fixed Term

Education Phases:
Primary;

Job Role s:
Teaching Assistant;

Final date to receive applications:
Sunday, 25th January 2026

Is a Shared Job:
No

“All Different, Everyone Welcome”.

“Aim higher, Achieve high”

An exciting opportunity hasarisen for a Teaching Assistant to join our happy, dynamic and ambitious team!

We are a heavily oversubscribed school, serving the heart of the South Holland Community with highly motivated staff and children.

If you are fully committed toseeking the best outcomes for all children, see challenge as an opportunity andhave a good sense of humour – then we could be the place for you!

In return we offer:

• Opportunities togrow and develop with a supportive team around you
• Being part of aMAT with a wealth of training and professional development opportunities
• Fantastic, kind,energetic, compassionate children
• A culture oftrust, support, ambition & encouragement

Don’t just believe what youread – come and visit us to find out more and what we can offer you.

You will work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to provide support for pupils with, and without, EHCPs, helping them to access the curriculum, develop independence, and thrive socially and emotionally.

• Support the classroom teacher in delivering lessons and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
• Prepare and organise classroom materials and resources
• Communicate effectively with teachers, students, and parents when required.

This position is 25 hours per week, and temporary until August 31st 2026.

The Voyage Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, which will include online checks. Therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

Voyage Education Partnership welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertise

• Employee Assistance Programme, including access to counselling, 24/7 GP service and wellbeing services
• 2 Wellbeing Days per academic year
• Employee Benefits Platform including hundreds of discounts on many highstreet retailers
• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Experience working with children with SEND, particularly those with EHCPs
• English and Maths GCSE, Grade C/4 or equivalent
• A patient, empathetic, and flexible approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children