Job Description
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At Richard de Clare Community Academy, we pride ourselves on being a school in which children dream big, believe in their own capabilities and work hard to achieve the dreams and ambitions that they have. Our school's core values of being kind, safe and respectful underpin our curriculum and the work that we do to ensure that children who attend our school are respectful and safe members of the school and wider community. The children that attend Richard de Clare are happy and enthusiastic and so eager to learn both inside and outside of the classroom. Alongside our delightful pupils, we offer a supportive environment with a welcoming team who are very hardworking and committed to achieving the very best outcomes for out pupils. As a school, and trust, we have a commitment to high quality continual professional development to ensure all at Richard de Clare are continually learning and improving.
Richard de Clare Community Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child's journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff's development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.
About the role:
Are you ready for the next step in your career? Looking to apply those class-based support skills in a new context? Thinking about teaching and want to gain some experience?
If you are passionate about providing the very best opportunities for every child, every day, and you feel you have the energy and enthusiasm to make the difference for every child's learning, then look no further! We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our caring, friendly team.
We are looking for a vibrant, compassionate, and committed higher level teaching assistant who possesses confidence in their own English and maths abilities in line with the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum. The job will be varied; working across the school supporting individuals or groups as required. The role will be varied: it will involve some whole class teaching, opportunity to deliver high quality small group intervention tailored to the needs of our students and providing support and tuition to support pupils to be well prepared for their end of Key Stage statutory assessments.
Visits to the school are strongly recommended and warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01787472153.Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Work Schedule:
15 Hours per week
1:00pm - 4:00pm Monday to Friday
Term Time plus 5 inset Days
Fixed Term Contact - until 31st August 25
How to Apply:
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Richard de Clare Community Academy.
Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to admin@richarddeclare.com
Closing Date: Sunday 21st September 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 25th September 2025
Further details are available from t: 01787472153 e: admin@richarddeclare.com w: richarddeclare.com
This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
Information about the School
At Richard de Clare Community Academy we aim to ensure that all children have a happy and successful experience at our school. All that we do is underpinned by our core school rules of being kind, being safe and being respectful. We believe that all children have the right to be respected and have the responsibility to learn how to respect others.
Richard de Clare Community Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.