The posting
About Our School and Windsor Academy Trust
Manor Way Primary Academy is a one form entry primary school situated in Halesowen. We believe that each and every one of our children should be supported to reach their personal and academic potential.
We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment in which to work where children and the community are at the heart of all we do. We are seeking to appoint a committed and talented Teaching Assistant to work across school including EYFS/KS1/KS2, 5 days a week. Part of Windsor Academy Trust, Manor Way Primary Academy is an exciting, dynamic place to work that can offer great opportunities for further career development.
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
Job Purpose
Teaching Assistant Level 2
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the Class Teacher
Main duties and responsibilities
Support for Pupils / Students
- Work with individuals or small groups of students within the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff.
- Work with individual students with special educational needs and/or with students for whom English is not their first language.
- Implement planned learning activities and teaching programmes as agreed with the class teacher, adjusting activities to students' responses as appropriate.
- Support students with behavioural, emotional, and social development needs under the direction or guidance of the class teacher, including the implementation of behaviour management and academy policies.
- Assist students with eating, dressing, and hygiene as required.
- Maintain students' interests and motivation.
- Support individual and group work assigned by the class teacher in raising core skills.
- Support the development of individual development plans.
- Provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of a teacher.
- Be aware of student problems, achievements, and progress, and report to the teacher as agreed.
- Understand and support independent learning and the inclusion of all students as required.
Support for the Teacher / Academy
- Provide support for learning activities by making a contribution to supporting the class teacher in the planning, evaluation, and delivery of learning activities.
- Support learning by arranging and providing resources for lessons and activities under the direction of the class teacher.
- Support the class teacher in monitoring, assessing, and recording student progress and activities.
- Select, prepare, and clear away classroom materials and learning areas ensuring they are available for use, including developing and presenting displays.
- Accompany staff and supervise students on visits and trips as required.
- Monitor students' responses to learning activities and record achievement and progress as directed.
- Provide regular feedback to the class teachers on student achievement, progress, and problems.
- Work with parents to enhance students' learning.
- Promote good student behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents, and reporting in line with academy policy.
- Administer routine tests and invigilate exams.
- Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop students' competence and independence in its use.
- Monitor and manage stock and supplies for the classroom.
General
- Actively contribute to the overall ethos, culture, values, and aims of the academy and the Trust.
- Participate in training, other learning activities, and performance development as required.
- Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
- Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the post holder will carry out. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post.
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.
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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.
