Teaching Assistant & Libriarian

Academy Transformation Trust; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queen Elizabeth Academy seeks an organized and flexible Teaching Assistant and Librarian to enhance pupils' learning experiences. Join a 'Good' school with excellent training and professional development opportunities, plus a comprehensive benefits package to support you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Shopping discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym schemes

Cinema tickets

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Good basic education including GCSE English and Maths.
• Previous experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support programs enabling access to learning for pupils.
• Assist teachers in managing pupils and the classroom.
• Take on responsibilities as a Librarian.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Support Skills

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 34.58 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Salary: £21,571 - £23,771 per annum / FTE: £26,835 - £29,572 plus £1,000 Honorarium

Pay scale: NJC 10 – 16

Closing Date: Tuesday 24th June 2025 at 9am or sooner if sufficient applicants are received

Start Date: As soon as possible

Interviews: To be confirmed

The Queen Elizabeth Academy is seeking an organized and flexible Teaching Assistant and Librarian. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who wants to make a difference in a “Good” school.

This role involves working under the guidance of designated teaching/senior staff to undertake work, care, and support programs, enabling access to learning for pupils and assisting the teacher in managing pupils and the classroom. The role also includes responsibilities as a Librarian.

The ideal candidate will have a good basic education, including GCSE English and Maths or equivalent, and previous experience working with children.

Why choose The Queen Elizabeth Academy? The academy is an 11-16 mixed school in Atherstone with approximately 715 pupils. Following our Ofsted inspection in June 2022, we retained our “Good” rating. Ofsted highlighted our pupils as respectful, supportive, well-behaved, proud of their school, and enjoying their learning environment. We continue to develop as we aim for excellence.

Since moving into new premises in November 2016, we have access to excellent facilities that set us apart locally.

As part of the Academy Transformation Trust, we are committed to professional development and support. Our trust is Disability Confident, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Our ATT Institute offers numerous training events and leadership qualifications to develop your skills. We believe in supporting our staff to transform students’ lives through coaching and development opportunities.

In return, you will receive excellent professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets, and an employee assistance programme.

The Queen Elizabeth Academy is sponsored by the Academy Transformation Trust, dedicated to transforming learning, aspirations, and opportunities for pupils and communities. We also value our staff's contribution to our success.

For more information, please see our application pack and visit our careers page: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/139937/EDV-2025-QEA-82625

The successful applicant will undergo an enhanced DBS check, and online searches will be conducted in line with KCSIE update 2024. We are committed to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion and welcome all applications. Flexible working arrangements are supported.