Teaching Assistant - Maternity CoverEDV​/QEA​/

Contract Type: Fixed term ending 16 July 2027

Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Salary: NJC 6 - 10. Actual Salary: £22,353 - £23,819 per annum / FTE Salary: £25,988 - £27,693 per annum

Expires: Monday 22nd June 2026 at 9am or sooner should we receive sufficient applications

Start Date: 01 September 2026

Interviews: To be confirmed

The Queen Elizabeth Academy is seeking a fixed term Teaching Assistant to work as part of a team. The role supports pupils' learning and contributes to classroom management.

• Work under guidance of teaching/senior staff to support pupils' learning.
• Assist teachers in classroom management and student support.
• Carry out work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning.
• Work in classroom or elsewhere under teaching staff guidance.

• Maths and English GCSE grade C or 4 or above.
• Previous experience of working with children.
• Good organisational, time‑management and multi‑tasking skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

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

The successful applicant will undergo an enhanced DBS criminal record check. The school is Disability Confident and welcomes all applications. Flexible Working is available.

The school is committed to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion and welcomes all applications.