Teaching and Learning Assistant

Are you passionate about learning and committed to supporting learners to achieve their potential? Do you have experience of working in an education or school based setting? Are you looking for excellent training and progression opportunities? Do you want to work in a friendly and supportive team? If you have answered yes to the above, this position could be the perfect opportunity for you! We are keen to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our team. This exciting opportunity will enable you to work with a team of highly committed teachers to support and develop learner progress. You will work alongside a team of experienced SENCo's and a learning development team, furthering your experience within a supportive coaching environment. The Role As a Teaching and Learning Assistant in our secondary phase you will work with learners with a range of learning, social and emotional needs in a variety of curriculum areas. The role will involve working within whole classes, with small groups and on a 1:1 basis to develop effective learning, encourage independence and promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being. This position is for five days a week, 8.30am-4pm. Term time plus teacher training days. About Us Wootton Park School (WPS) is the founding school within our Trust and offers a first-rate and unique learning environment, ensuring high levels of academic achievement and personal development for all, while promoting the value of community participation and building a stronger society. As an all-through (4-19) school, we believe this brings a significant number of benefits to learners and staff, and we seek staff who share this vision with us. In September 2022, we had our first Year 6 & Year 13 cohorts and are now operational in every year group. In 2020 we moved into our brand new £20 million state-of-the-art school building In July 2019 we were judged to be outstanding in every category by Ofsted. Inspectors noted that “The quality of teaching, learning and assessment is of a consistently high quality” and that “Achievement is outstanding in the early years and at key stages 1 and 3". "Staff morale is exceptionally high" Ofsted 2019. We have achieved the Quality Inclusion Mark and the Wellbeing Award for Schools. We are very proud of our school and are looking for like-minded professionals to join us on the next stage of our exciting journey. What We Can Offer You Exemplary learner behaviour and engagement. An environment where teachers can teach, and learners can learn Supportive professional development following a coaching model. Excellent future opportunities for progression as we grow our Trust. An exciting, friendly and conscientious working environment. Employee Assistance Programme (Staff Well-being) scheme. Staff sport activities. Reprographics and IT support Access to LGPS pension scheme What we are looking for The ideal candidate would have: - at least 5 A-C /4-9 GCSEs including English and Maths or equivalent - an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent knowledge, experience and skills - experience of working with young people in a learning environment - an understanding of the varying needs of learners and how to support these If you are inspired by this exceptional opportunity to join us , we want to hear from you! Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education, Wootton Park Academy Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates and offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure We are an equal opportunities employer. Please note we do not accept CVs and references will be applied for at the shortlisting stage. We maintain the right to close the application process early or later if necessary. Closing Date: Friday 9th October 2026, 12 noon Interview Date: w/b 12th October 2026 Candidates should be available to interview in person