Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Lydney; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The Dean Academy is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant (permanent) to support learners in a SEN-friendly environment. The role is 28 hours 25 minutes per week during term time, including inset days, with a salary scale from £25,989 to £26,824 FTE or £17,087.74 to £17,636.75 actual start as soon as possible.

We value inclusive education and expect staff to champion progress, communicate well with students, and be highly organised while pursuing professional development.

Qualifications

• Have a good knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities.
• Experience with secondary age students preferred but not required.
• Commitment to inclusive practice across the curriculum.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with young people and support learning.
• Be highly organised, adaptable and enthusiastic about professional development.
• Willingness to learn new skills and progress professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist with learning activities for students, supporting inclusion across the curriculum.
• Support students with SEN and ensure a safe learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with students to maximise learning and progress.
• Be proactive in preparing materials and organising classroom tasks.

Skills

SEN knowledge

Disabilities experience

Communication skills

Inclusive practice

Organisational skills

Student engagement

Job description

Teaching Assistant permanent. 28 hours, 25 minutes per week, term time only including inset days.

Salary: Point 6 - Point 8 £25,989 - £26,824 (FTE) £17,087.74 - £17,636.75. Actual start date: As soon as possible.

• Have a good knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities experience of ideally with secondary age students. Experience of working with students with Cognition and Learning and Communication and Interaction needs is desirable but not required.
• Have a commitment to, and passion for, inclusive practice across the curriculum.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with our young people in an engaging way to maximise their learning and champion their progress.
• Have the ability to empathise but move students forward.
• Be highly organised and adaptable, with an enthusiastic and positive approach.
• Have the desire to learn new skills and be ambitious for their own professional and career development.

At The Dean Academy we offer a broad and challenging curriculum to enable all students to gain a deep knowledge and understanding of the world around them.

We are proud of our inclusive approach, which is informed by the principle that a stimulating and personalised education is an entitlement for every child.

This was recognised in the recent Ofsted report where the school was praised for promoting an inclusive ethos working with families and external professionals to support students’ needs.

The Athelstan Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks.

As the role includes working with children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must, therefore, disclose all spent and unspent convictions. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview. Please also be aware that you will be subject to an online check and that you may be questioned about the findings of such a check at your interview.

We are a flexible working employer, and we are willing to make any reasonable adjustments you require during your interview so please ask us.

Closing Date: Monday 30th November 2026, 12 Noon.

Interview date to be confirmed.