Teaching Assistant

Academy Transformation Trust; Swaffham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nicholas Hammond Academy is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students in a dynamic classroom environment. This fixed term role (12 months) offers an opportunity to foster positive relationships with students while aiding their academic and social development. Ideal candidates will demonstrate patience and effective communication skills, contributing to the academy's commitment to high-quality education.

Benefits

Professional Development opportunities

Employee benefits package

Shopping discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym schemes

Cinema tickets

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational role is desirable but not essential.
• Confident individual with a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Support students academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Establish positive relationships with students.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Empathy

Education

Grade C/4 or equivalent in English and Maths

Job description

Teaching Assistant

• Contract Type:Fixed term, 12 months
• Hours:28.5 hours a week
• Salary Scale:NJC Point 4-6
• Actual Salary:£16,168 - £16,684
• Start Date: 01 September 2025

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

We are proud to be a part of the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies whose mission is to transform the learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.

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.

To learn more and apply online, please see our application pack for more information and visit our careers page.

Closing Date:Wednesday 16 July 2025, 09:00am

Interviews: To be confirmed

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check,and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2024.We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.