Teaching and Learning Assistant

Star Academies; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Boys' School, Preston, part of Star Academies, seeks a dedicated teaching assistant to support pupils and contribute to an outstanding learning environment. The role emphasizes one-to-one, small groups and whole-class support within a faith-based, high-performing multi-academy Trust.

You will collaborate with staff and build positive relationships across the school and the Star community, bringing organisational and technical strengths to help pupils succeed.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a school setting.
• The ability to maintain positive relationships with students and other adults.
• The ability to work with pupils on a one to one, small groups and whole class.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to our pupils, helping to create an outstanding learning environment.
• Support learning and teaching and develop relationships across the school and the Star community.

Skills

Experience with children in school

Team player

Organisational skills

Interpersonal relationships

Education

NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Job description

Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, joining the Star support team might just be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.

About Eden Boys' School, Preston

Eden Boys’ School, Preston is a Muslim faith-based secondary school for boys, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in 2015 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. Our Ofsted grading remains ‘Outstanding’ following our most recent inspection in May 2024.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children in a school setting.
• The ability to maintain positive relationships with students and other adults.
• The ability to work with pupils on a one to one, small groups and whole class.
• The ability to work effectively within a team.

About Star Academies

Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed.

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, Star Talent Academy. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.

We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Friday, 18 September 2026 at midday.

Interview Date: Week commencing 21 September 2026.

Proposed Start Date: Monday, 19 October 2026 or sooner.

Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.