Teaching Assistant - Full time

The Queen Elizabeth Academy; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 22,353 - 27,693; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development opportunities

Shopping discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym schemes

Cinema tickets

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Queen Elizabeth Academy in England is seeking a dedicated full-time Teaching Assistant to join a team committed to delivering the best educational experience for students.

Role involves supporting learning under guidance, helping manage pupils, and ensuring access to education during 37 hours/week and 39 weeks/year (term time). DBS check is required; start date ASAP.

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSE grade C/4 or above.
• Previous experience of working with children.
• Ability to multi-task, with strong organisation and time-management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance/instruction of designated teaching/senior staff to undertake work, care, and support programmes.
• Enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
• Carry out tasks in the classroom or outside the main teaching area under the guidance of teaching staff.

Skills

GCSE Maths & English

Experience with children

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

DBS check required

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Salary: NJC 6 - 10

Actual Salary: £22,353 - £23,819 per annum / FTE Salary: £25,988 - £27,693 per annum

Expires: Tuesday 1st September 2026 at 9am or sooner if sufficient applications are received

Start Date: As soon as possible

Overview

The Queen Elizabeth Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated full‑time Teaching Assistant to work as part of a team that strives to give every student the best educational experience.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance/instruction of designated teaching/senior staff to undertake work, care, and support programmes.
• Enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
• Carry out tasks in the classroom or outside the main teaching area under the guidance of teaching staff.

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSE grade C/4 or above.
• Previous experience of working with children.
• Ability to multi‑task, with strong organisation and time‑management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

Benefits

Professional Development opportunities, comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle‑to‑work and gym schemes, cinema tickets, and an employee assistance programme.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to flexible working.