Teaching Assistant

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 33.75 hours, term time plus one week (39 weeks)

Working pattern: 8.15am – 3.30pm, Mon - Fri

Salary: Pathway 3, £21,288 - £22,702 (FTE £27,254 – £29,064)

Site: Thomas Deacon Academy

Closing date:  9am on Friday 21^st November

Start date: January 2026

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

 Are you passionate about education & eager to make a difference in young learners’ lives? 

Can you provide compassionate support for pupils, especially those with special needs?  

If so, join their team of teaching assistants who want to make a difference to their students!

Your role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll be a vital part of their inclusive learning community. Working closely with teachers and the SENDCo, you’ll support students in overcoming barriers to learning, whether through tailored interventions, classroom support, or one-to-one guidance. You’ll help students build confidence, develop curiosity, and find the courage to reach their full potential.

Your role will be varied and impactful: from assisting with lesson planning and behaviour support, to liaising with specialist services and contributing to a positive learning environment. You’ll be a role model of courtesy, a champion of compassion, and a steady source of commitment to every child’s success.

You have strong communication skills, a flexible and reliable approach, and a genuine dedication to student welfare. You’ll need GCSEs in Maths and English, and while experience in a school setting is desirable, it’s your passion and values that will truly set you apart.

About them:

At Thomas Deacon Academy, you’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment where staff are valued and supported. They offer excellent opportunities for professional development, including access to training and career progression within the Thomas Deacon Education Trust. You’ll work in a modern, well-resourced setting with a strong sense of community and shared purpose.

The Academy’s Ofsted inspection in November 2024 noted that “pupils benefit from a welcoming environment where diversity is celebrated. They enjoy celebrating each other’s differences and participating in cultural activities. The school provides an ambitious curriculum that ensures pupils develop a strong foundation of knowledge and skills from Year 3 through to Year 13, preparing them well for their next stage of education or employment. The Ofsted inspection rated all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision, as 'Good'”.

At Thomas Deacon Academy, they believe in the power of courtesy, commitment, compassion, courage, curiosity, and confidence. These values are at the heart of everything they do, and they are looking for someone who embodies them in their work.

Why work for them?:

At Thomas Deacon Academy, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team within a stunning Norman Foster-designed campus. You’ll benefit from high-quality professional development through the Thomas Deacon Education Trust, with opportunities to grow your expertise and share best practice across a network of like-minded schools.

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” 

At TDET, 95% of their new employees highly rate their induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of their dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one.  According to their 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!

Ready to transform lives through education?  Apply now and make a difference!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Thomas Deacon Education Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135263/EDV-2025-TDA-13136

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, they are committed to equality of opportunity for all. They welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join them in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

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