Teaching Assistant

Redhill Academy Trust; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Benefits platform

Job summary

Redhill Academy Trust is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant at Brookfield Community School in Chesterfield to support learners with additional learning needs. The role involves contributing to a positive learning environment and helping students build confidence, independence and resilience.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, follow safeguarding practices and participate in high-quality CPD through the Redhill Teaching Hub. Term-time, 39 weeks, part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping students to reach their full potential
• Ability to inspire and motivate students and colleagues to achieve their best
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional learning needs to build confidence, independence and resilience.
• Work closely with teachers and other staff to support learning activities and classroom routines.
• Promote safeguarding and welfare of children and young people in all activities.
• Participate in high-quality CPD and appraisal through the Redhill Teaching Hub and related schemes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Safeguarding

Job description

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Teaching Assistant

Reference: OCT20263306

Expiry date: 09:00, Fri, 6th Nov 2026

Location: Chesterfield

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Pension scheme, Employee Assistance programme, Cycle to work scheme, Benefits platform.

Teaching Assistant - Brookfield Community School

Redhill Academy Trust Pay Scale, Band 7 Scale point 32-36

19.5 hours per week(3 days per week to be agreed) - Part time, Permanent, Term time only (39 weeks)

Required from as soon as possible

We are looking for a compassionate and committed Teaching Assistant to join us and play a key role in the classrooms.

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of young people with additional learning needs?

Do you enjoy working closely with young people and supporting them to build confidence, independence and resilience?

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential and thrive in a positive learning environment?

This rewarding opportunity is for someone who is compassionate, committed and passionate about helping young people thrive both
academically and personally.

About you…

The successful candidate will be resourceful, empathetic, flexible, inspirational and forward thinking.

You will have highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, be able to inspire and motivate students and colleagues to achieve their best and be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

• Supportive teams and professional networks
• High-quality CPD through the Redhill Teaching Hub
• Personalised appraisal via our 'My Contribution' scheme
• Recognition and celebration of your achievements

Our mission is simple: Working together to help all our students achieve their best - now and in the future. We're proud to serve our communities with high-performing academies that transform lives and opportunities. Learn more: Redhill Academy Trust - Mission & Values

We wish to appoint a colleague to this post who has:

• A passion for helping students to reach their full potential
• The ability to inspire and motivate students and colleagues to achieve their best
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Redhill Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS and child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.