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Teaching Assistant Level 1

Job information
Salary 03HC £8,983 - £9,124
Organisation Orchard Multi-Academy Trust
Location Stretton Sugwas C of E Academy
Hours 16.5 hours per week (8.45 am – 12.15 pm Monday – Friday)
Term/duration Term Time Only, Permanent Variable
Closing date 11.59 am on 14 July 2025
Interview date(s) Wednesday 16th July 2025

Job details

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a thriving school community? Stretton Sugwas C of E Academy, part of the Orchard Multi-Academy Trust, is seeking a passionate and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team in September 2025.

About us:

Nestled in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside, Stretton Sugwas Academy is a happy and successful school with a strong Christian ethos and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We provide an inclusive, supportive environment where children feel valued and nurtured, and we are proud of our dedicated staff team who are committed to delivering the very best education for our pupils.
As part of Orchard Multi-Academy Trust, we offer opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and career progression across our network of schools. Our academy has grown significantly over the last decade, expanding from four to nine classrooms, including our nursery and preschool provision.

The role:

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, Teaching Assistant who:

• Enjoys working with children and has high expectations for their behaviour, and personal development.
• Has a keenness to support children with additional learning needs.
• Is a strong communicator and team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• The post holder will assist the classroom teacher and work with small groups of children in Year 3 to support their learning needs.
• Experience of working with children with additional learning needs would be desirable, but not essential as training can be offered in post.
• Values the Christian ethos of our academy and fosters a caring and supportive environment.

Why Join Us?
• A supportive and friendly school community with a strong focus on staff well-being.
• Experienced and approachable colleagues to offer guidance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within the Orchard Multi-Academy Trust.
• A beautiful countryside setting.

Orchard Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and additional pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

For more information contact

For further details, please contact us at 01432 760282 or email strettonsugwas@orchardmat.org.uk.


How to Apply:
Application forms can be downloaded from our school website: www.strettonsugwas.com 


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