Teaching Assistant with Midday Supervisor duties & Extended School Support

Teaching Vacancies; Brandon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Brandon, England, is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide classroom support and take on Midday Supervisor duties. This fixed-term position offers 18 hours and 15 minutes per week, with potential for permanence. Applicants should have GCSE Level 2 in English and maths, and a Teaching Assistant qualification. The role includes opportunities for training, a supportive team environment, and benefits such as flu vaccination vouchers and a generous pension contribution.

Benefits

Annual flu vaccination vouchers

Sight test vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous employer pension contribution

Opportunities for training and professional development

Wellbeing and mental health support

Family-friendly policies and flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an education setting.
• Experience of working with children of a relevant age.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations within a school environment.
• Ability to work flexibly outside normal hours if necessary.
• A commitment to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth running of the academy.
• Contribute to an environment where every pupil can thrive.
• Combine classroom support with Midday Supervisor duties.

Skills

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Confidence in using IT systems and software

Education

English and maths qualifications to Level 2 (GCSE A-C)

Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. This role combines classroom support with Midday Supervisor duties and Extended School Support (after-school club), offering a varied and rewarding opportunity within our academy. You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the academy, contributing to an environment where every pupil can thrive. Whether in administration, operations, pastoral support or specialist services, your work will directly support our mission to deliver the best possible education.

Teaching Assistant post - 18 hours and 15 minutes per week, 39 weeks per year (term time +1 week) fixed term to 31/08/2026. (There is a possibility this post could become permanent).

Midday Supervisor post - 5 hours and 50 minutes per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only) permanent.

Extended School Support - Casual post - 0 hour contract.

About You

• English and maths qualifications to Level 2 (GCSE A-C), or equivalent
• Teaching Assistant Qualification, or equivalent
• Experience of working in an education setting
• Experience of working with children of a relevant age
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations within a school environment, e.g. Basic Health and Safety Training
• Ability to work flexibly outside normal hours if necessary
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence in using IT systems and software relevant to the role.
• A commitment to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of pupils.

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming, professional and supportive team.
• Annual flu vaccination vouchers, sight test vouchers, Cycle to Work scheme, and a generous employer pension contribution.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A leadership team who listen and value staff feedback.
• Wellbeing and mental health support.
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working options.
• The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking Trust.

Further details about the role

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and to conduct interviews ahead of schedule should we receive a sufficient number of applications that meet the required standards.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.