Teaching Assistant bei ORC External

Address: West Row Academy, Haverhill, Suffolk IP28 8NY

Salary: £24,795 - £25,185 pro rata (£18,211 - £18,497 per annum)

Hours: Part Time. 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible

Reference: 7820

Team West Row are looking for a compassionate Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our strong and supportive team. This role will focus on working within our specialist provision hub, supporting pupils with high needs, particularly in communication. You will be part of a nurturing environment where teamwork is key, and where every child is supported to thrive both academically and socially. We are committed to working closely with families and the local community to ensure the best outcomes for our children. Our school offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with a dedicated staff team who support one another and share a clear vision for school development. As part of the Unity Schools Partnership, you will also benefit from opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the trust and access a wide range of professional development.

How to apply

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Candidate Pack (pdf)

Please feel free to contact the HR team by emailing: [email protected]

To find out more, please visit our website (Unity Schools Partnership)

Closing date: 9 am, 6 October 2025.

Interview date: 10 October 2025.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.  Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you would prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.

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