Teaching Assistant

Aim High Academy Trust; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Aim High Academy Trust invites applications for a maternity cover Teaching Assistant role to start February 2027 until the post holder returns. The successful candidate will join our dedicated school team and support a range of teaching and learning activities.

You should be an outstanding practitioner with high expectations, proficient in delivering across the curriculum, and an effective communicator who works well with colleagues. A Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification is essential.

Qualifications

• Be an outstanding practitioner with high expectations for all children.
• Be proficient in supporting the delivery of all aspects of teaching and learning.
• Be an effective communicator and keen to work in collaboration with colleagues.
• Be willing to be involved in the corporate life of the school, supporting the informal as well as the formal curriculum.
• Have a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of teaching and learning activities as directed by teaching staff.
• Provide a positive, caring environment to support pupil progress.

Skills

Outstanding practitioner

Effective communicator

Team collaboration

Flexible and motivated

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Maternity cover to start February 2027 until the post holder returns

The governors and Headteacher are seeking to appoint a committed, flexible and highly motivated person to be part of our school team.

You should:

• be an outstanding practitioner with high expectations for all children
• be proficient in supporting the delivery of all aspects of teaching and learning
• be an effective communicator and keen to work in collaboration with colleagues
• be willing to be involved in the corporate life of the school, supporting the informal as well as the formal curriculum
• have a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification