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      Unity Academy
      Date posted:28/04/2026
      Closing date:13/05/2026
      Permanent
      actual salary £18,185.50 - £21,904.14 depending on experience plus SEN allowance £1,247.88
      30 hours

      Unity Academy has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to take the position of Teaching Assistant. Contracted hours will be 30 hours per week, Term-time only plus 5 TED days. This post is being advertised as a permanent position. The Rivers Academy Trust are keen to support applicants that offer a skill set and are happy to support this through relevant training.

      The purpose of this post is to support pupils and staff to ensure that all pupils reach their full potential. Working alongside a class teacher in our 2-year old alternative provision primary academy in Kidderminster, the successful candidate will ideally have experience with working with children with SEMH needs.

      For more information about the role and how to apply, have a look at our job pack here. Teaching Assistant

      Please email completed application forms to Unity office uny@riverscofe.co.uk by noon on 13th May 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing 18th May 2026.

      Please contact the school office on 01562 215194 if you would like to come and have a look around the school prior to applying.

      We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and expect everyone to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undergo a full. The River C. of E. Academy Trust reserves the right to withdraw the vacancy should a suitable candidate be found at any time during the recruitment process.

       

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    Safeguarding disclaimer

    The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service.

    This post is subject to a successful probationary period.

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    • ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
    • communicating and promoting vacancies
    • offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
    • anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
    • supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
    • at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

    Find out more about Disability Confident.

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    The Rivers C of E Academy Trust

    School Lane, Cutnall Green

    Droitwich

    WR9 0PH

    Telephone: 01299 851178