Teaching Assistant

White House Academy; White House, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox discount scheme

Private healthcare (Benenden)

Free school lunch

Job summary

White House Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic Teaching Assistant to join our team. Strong literacy and numeracy skills are essential, as well as the ability to relate well to children and adults.

You will support individual and small groups with interventions that have a positive impact on learning and assist pupils with high needs. STEP Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a school setting and proactive attitude.
• Experience planning and undertaking interventions that impact learning.
• Ability to communicate with staff and pupils; commitment to equalities policies.

Responsibilities

• Support individual and small groups of children with interventions.
• Provide support for children with high needs.
• Assist with literacy and numeracy activities and learning routines.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication

Intervention planning

Team collaboration

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job reference REC000607 Date posted 29/09/2026 Application closing date 04/10/2026 Location White House Academy Salary Grade 3 SCP 7: Pro Rata Salary £20,578pa (FTE £25,614pa) Package Membership to Perkbox discount scheme | subsidised Benenden Private Healthcare | free school lunch Contractual hours 32.5 Basis Permanent Job category/type School Support Attachments Guidance for completing application form March 2026.pdf TA - JD and Person Spec.pdf

Passion – Urgency – Positivity – Aspiration – Commitment

STEP Academy Trust is an exciting, dynamic place to work that can offer great opportunities to the right candidate. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, join us as we ‘Strive Together for Excellence in Partnership’.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Teaching Assistant to join our team at White House Academy. Strong literacy/numeracy skills are essential, as well as the ability to relate well to children and adults. This post is for supporting individual and small groups of children with interventions that have a positive impact on their learning. You will also be required to provide support with children with high needs.

Our ideal candidate will:

• have experience of working within a school setting and be highly proactive and committed to going that extra mile to ensure pupils achieve the best they possibly can;
• have experience of planning and undertaking interventions that have a positive impact on pupils and their learning outcomes;
• be able to communicate with all staff and pupils;
• display a commitment to the Trust’s equalities policies;
• an understanding of, and prior experience of supporting children with special needs is desirable

We can offer you:

• a dedicated leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues;
• excellent professional development and promotion opportunities;
• membership to Perkbox discount scheme;
• subsidised private health care with Benenden;
• a free school lunch when working in school.

Interviews: w/c 5 th October 2026

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Social Media check and satisfactory references.

STEP Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

STEP Academy Trust believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK.