Teaching Assistant Level 1 (7765)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday pro rata

Employee benefits for wellbeing

Ongoing CPD and Leadership development

Job summary

Pheasant Bank Academy in Doncaster is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 for a part-time, temporary role starting in November 2026. You will work under the direction of teachers and senior staff to help pupils access learning and assist with classroom management in a three-form-entry junior school serving ages 7 to 11.

The role is based in a multi-academy trust in the North of England with a focus on inclusive education and safety standards. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils so they can access learning
• Support the teacher in managing pupils and the classroom
• Work under the direct instruction of teaching and senior staff, usually in a classroom with the teacher

Job description

The Teaching Assistant Level 1 post at Pheasant Bank Academy, a three-form entry junior school for pupils aged 7 to 11, is a part-time temporary role due to start in November 2026. Working under the direct instruction of teaching and senior staff, usually alongside the class teacher, the post-holder helps pupils access learning and supports the teacher in managing the class. The school is fully inclusive and sits within a multi-academy trust working in some of the most deprived parts of the North of England. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support pupils so they can access learning
• Support the teacher in managing pupils and the classroom
• Work under the direct instruction of teaching and senior staff, usually in a classroom with the teacher

Checks & eligibility

• Online search of shortlisted applicants before interview, under Keeping Children Safe in Education

What’s offered

• Minimum 35 days' holiday, pro rata, including bank holidays
• Employee benefits covering financial, physical and mental wellbeing
• Ongoing CPD and internal leadership development through Leadership Pathways