Teaching AssistantContract: PermanentHours: 32.5 hours, 39 weeks per annum (Term time plus one week)Working Pattern: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 3.30pmSalary: Pathway 3, £19,864 - £21,184 (FTE £26,409 - £28,163)Site: Queen Katharine AcademyClosing Date: 9am on Monday 15th September 2025Start Date: ASAPPlease note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in young learners’ lives?Are you able to provide support for pupils, especially those with special needs?Are you committed to ensuring the pupils' safety and access to learning activities?If so, join the team of teaching assistants who want to make a difference to the students!Your RoleAs a Teaching Assistant, you will work with students in the classroom and with small groups, supporting them to access learning activities to meet their needs. There may also be occasions where you are required to support students in providing personal and intimate care as some of the students need assistance with everyday activities. You will establish mutually respectful and supportive relationships with the students. The role will be both challenging and rewarding and although experience of working with secondary school-aged students would be an advantage, it is not essential: they would consider personality and commitment of the utmost importance. Full training will be given.About ThemThey cater for students with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including those with Education Health and Care Plans. They have recently moved to a new and exciting bespoke area within the setting, offering superb facilities to meet the students’ needs. The department is well resourced and includes fantastic practitioners. They are looking to appoint a colleague who shares their vision and determination to help every student achieve their potential.Collaboration, educational research and professional development are at the core of how the schools within Thomas Deacon Education Trust work together. With a clear focus on colleagues at all levels, the Trust is well placed to provide great opportunities. At Queen Katharine Academy, you will be given effective support to develop as an outstanding Teaching Assistant.Why work for them?Join the Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.”At TDET, 95% of their new employees highly rate their induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of their dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcome and well-prepared from day one. According to their 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!To ApplyIf you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this Multi Academy Education Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.Thomas Deacon Education 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 Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, they are committed to equality of opportunity for all. They welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.
