Teaching Assistant

The Nicholas Hamond Academy; Breckland District; On-site; GBP 16,685 - 17,218; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Discounts

Cycle-to-work

Gym schemes

Cinema tickets

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Nicholas Hamond Academy is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students in the classroom on a permanent basis. The role is 28.5 hours per week, with a salary on the NJC scale 4-6, actual salary £16,685 - £17,218. Start date is as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will be patient and proactive, thrive in a secondary academy environment, and help students achieve progress academically, socially and emotionally.

Qualifications

• Confident and patient with young people.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students.
• Good communication and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the classroom to ensure academic, social and emotional progress.
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and pupil supervision.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Education

Grade C/4 English & Maths

Job description

Teaching Assistant

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: 28.5 hours a week
• Salary Scale: NJC Point 4-6
• Actual Salary: £16,685 - £17,218
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you looking for a fantastic new opportunity? The Nicholas Hammond Academy are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support students in the classroom.

About you: -

We are looking for a confident individual who is patient, sympathetic and enjoys working with young people by establishing positive relationships with students, using a flexible approach to support children within a secondary Academy.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, effective communicator, enthusiastic and able to use their own initiative, to support students in the classroom to ensure that they are making progress academically, socially, and emotionally.

Previous experience or qualifications in a relatable role within an educational establishment is desirable but not essential. This role requires, a grade C/4 or equivalent in English and Maths.

We welcome applications from ambitious candidates, keen to make a difference who have a genuine passion and belief in the potential of every student.

Why choose The Nicholas Hamond Academy?

Rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in January 2022, here at The Nicholas Hamond Academy, we are “determined to be the best that we can be". As a team, we are dedicated to delivering a high-quality education that enables students to make rapid progress and achieve transformational academic targets. We have high expectations of our pupils and every student matters to us. We work closely with our local community, including parents and carers, who actively support the work we are doing to achieve and maintain the highest possible standards.

About Academy Transformation Trust

Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.

In return, you can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.

Interviews

To be confirmed

Closing Date

Closing Date: Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 9am

Our successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025.

We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications.

We are open to Flexible Working.