Teaching Assistant at The Nicholas Hamond Academy

The Queen Elizabeth Academy; Swaffham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Nicholas Hammond Academy is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learners in the classroom. The role is permanent and part-time, 28.5 hours per week, with a starting date ASAP and salary on the NJC scale.

A grade C/4 in English and Maths is required, with DBS checks carried out on appointment. The successful candidate will build positive relationships with students, work flexibly, and contribute to their academic, social and emotional progress within the academy.

Qualifications

• Grade C/4 in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Experience in a relatable role within an educational establishment is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the classroom.
• Help students progress academically, socially and emotionally.

Skills

Patient

Good communicator

Relationship building

Flexible

Education

Grade C/4 in English and Maths

Job description

About this Role

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: ASAP

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

About you

We are looking for a confident individual who is patient, sympatheticand enjoys working with young people by establishing positive relationshipswith students, using a flexible approach to support children within a secondaryAcademy.

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

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

We welcome applications from ambitious candidates, keen tomake a difference who have a genuine passion and belief in the potential ofevery student.

Why choose The Nicholas Hamond Academy?

Rated as 'Good' by Ofsted in January 2022, here at TheNicholas Hamond Academy, we are "determined to be the best that we can be". Asa team, we are dedicated to delivering a high-quality education that enablesstudents to make rapid progress and achieve transformational academic targets.We have high expectations of our pupils and every student matters to us. Wework closely with our local community, including parents and carers, whoactively support the work we are doing to achieve and maintain the highestpossible standards.

About Academy Transformation Trust

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

In return

• Professional Development opportunities
• comprehensive employee benefitspackage
• shopping discounts
• cycle-to-work and gym schemes
• cinema tickets
• an employee assistance programme

Closing Date

Friday 09 October 2026 at 9am

Interviews

TBC

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBScriminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in linewith KCSIE update 2026.

We are committed to Diversity, Equality andInclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to FlexibleWorking.