Teaching Assistant - Part time

The Queen Elizabeth Academy; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 15,103 - 16,094; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development opportunities

Employee benefits package

Discounts for staff

Job summary

The Queen Elizabeth Academy is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our learning support team. This part-time post (25 hours/week, 39 weeks/year) is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to help them prepare for their future.

You will work under the guidance of teaching staff to support pupils, while helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. The role requires Maths and English GCSEs at C/4 or above and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.
• Experience working with children.
• Able to multitask with good organisation and time management.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils and support the teacher in managing pupils and the classroom.
• Work in the classroom or outside the main teaching area under supervision.

Skills

Multitasking

Organisation

Written & verbal communication

Education

GCSE Maths and English (C/4 or above)

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Salary: NJC 6 - 10

Actual Salary: £15,103 - £16,094 per annum / FTE Salary: £25,988 - £27,693 per annum

Expires: Tuesday 1st September 2026 at 9am or sooner should we receive sufficient applications

Start Date: As soon as possible

Interviews: To be confirmed

About the role

The Queen Elizabeth Academy are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated part time Teaching Assistant, who will work well as part of a team who truly want the best from our students. If you enjoy working with young people and would like to help them prepare for their future working lives, we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

As a key member of the learning support team, you will work under the guidance/instruction of designated teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area under the guidance of teaching staff.

Qualifications & Requirements

The successful candidate will have Maths and English GCSE grade c/4 or above and have previous experience of working with children. You will have the ability to multitask, have good organisation and time management skills and have effective oral and written communication skills.

We welcome applications from ambitious candidates, keen to make a difference who have a genuine passion and belief in the potential of every student.

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025.

We are open to Flexible Working.

Benefits

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

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are a Disability Confident trust and welcome all candidates.