Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

About Our School and Windsor Academy Trust

Welcome to our dedicated school team. We are a dynamic and inclusive community of professionals who play a crucial role in the daily success of our educational environment. Our staff are deeply committed to providing the operational excellence required to support our teachers and students, ensuring our school is a safe, welcoming, and highly effective place to learn and work.

We are incredibly proud to be part of the Windsor Academy Trust family. Working within the Trust means you benefit from shared expertise, wider opportunities, and a powerful network of support. This collective power allows us to focus relentlessly on our shared moral purpose: unlocking the academic and personal potential of every child, while ensuring our staff thrive.

About the Role

As a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, working under the direction and guidance of the class teacher, you will support teaching and learning activities in the classroom. You will work with individuals or small groups of students, taking responsibility for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan to support the academy in line with the overarching vision and values of Windsor Academy Trust.

Your daily impact will include:

• Student Support and Inclusion: Working with individuals or small groups of students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or English as an Additional Language (EAL). You will implement planned learning activities, support students working within the inclusion base, and assist with eating, dressing, and hygiene as required.

• Teacher and Classroom Support: Assisting the class teacher in the planning, evaluation, and delivery of learning activities. You will arrange resources, prepare and clear away classroom materials, develop displays, administer routine tests, and invigilate exams.

• Behaviour and Progress Monitoring: Supporting students with behavioural, emotional, and social development needs, promoting good student behaviour, and dealing promptly with conflict. You will monitor and record student progress, providing regular feedback to both the students and the class teacher, and sharing information with parents and external agencies.

• Safeguarding and Professional Ethos: Displaying sensitivity to students and their individual needs, maintaining high levels of confidentiality, and contributing to the overall culture of the Trust. You must fully comply with all policies relating to child protection and uphold the Trust's absolute commitment to the safeguarding of children.

About You We are looking for a highly organised and collaborative professional who:

• Possesses strong operational, administrative, or technical expertise relevant to the school environment.

• Thrives in an agile team and is always looking for ways to improve school systems and efficiencies.

• Deeply understands that every role, whether in an office or a classroom, plays a vital part in unlocking student potential.

What We Offer You

We want you to love coming to work. Here is how we support, develop, and look after you from the moment you join us:

A Supportive Family & True Collaboration

You are never working in a silo at Windsor Academy Trust. We are a team that co-creates, supports one another, and ensures every single voice is heard.

• A Warm Welcome: From Day One, you will be welcomed into an inclusive team and paired with a mentor through our 90-day Buddy Programme.

• Valued Co-Professionals: We recognise our operational, finance, HR, IT, and estates colleagues as the essential engine driving our shared educational mission.

• Cross-Trust Networks: Connect with a brilliant network of professional services specialists across our family of schools to share best practices and solve challenges together.

Space to Breathe and Thrive We are serious about protecting your wellbeing and ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

• Flexible Approaches: Benefit from clear working hours and flexible working opportunities where applicable.

• Exceptional Benefits: Enjoy a highly competitive package including generous pensions, Vivup retail discounts, and cycle-to-work schemes.

• Your Wellbeing First: Access a comprehensive support package, including a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and healthcare benefits.

A Bespoke Pathway for Your Career

We are committed to helping you reach your full potential, offering clear avenues for professional development.

• The Talent Institute: We invest heavily in our support staff, providing the paid training and mentorship you need to advance.

• Tailored to You: Whether you want to master your specific discipline, access funded professional body memberships, or step into operational leadership, we build a bespoke learning pathway just for you.

Safeguarding & DBS Requirements

Because the safety of our students is our absolute priority, please note that this role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, alongside other standard pre-employment safeguarding checks. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer dedicated to safer recruitment.

Ready to join the Windsor Academy Trust family? APPLY NOW

If you want to work in a school trust that values your mind, protects your time, and invests in your future, we would love to hear from you.