Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

• Contract Type:
  Permanent
• Hours: 31 hours per week, term time only
• Salary: £17,868 - £18,149 per annum
• Pay scale: NJC 3 - 4
• Expires:
  Monday 05 October 2026 at 9am or sooner should we receive sufficient applications
• Start Date:
  As soon as possible
• Interviews: w/c 12 October 2026

Great Heath Academy is looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant. We welcome applications from outstanding individuals to join us at our engaging primary academy.

We are looking for a positive and committed individual who has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, has a pro‑active approach and the ability to work independently, as well as the ability to relate well to visitors, staff, and students. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a friendly team.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with young people and children, understand child development and the ways in which children learn, and experience in assisting children on an individual basis, in small groups and whole class work.

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

At Great Heath Academy, we work inclusively within our communities, embracing the varied localities we serve, while sharing our common vision and values. We share a passion about Diversity and Inclusion and welcome all applications and are open to flexible working.

In return, you can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2026. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.

Our ATT
2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.