Teaching Assistant. Education & Training

Teaching Assistant

Kingsbury Green Academy

Salary: NJC Grade E, £25,989-£26,824 (DOE) FTE

Actual Salary: £16,614-£17,148 (DOE)

Contract: Permanent, part time (27.5 hours per week), term time only (39 weeks per year)

Hours: 08:30-15:00 Monday-Friday

Closing date: 8am, 7th July 2026

Interview Date
: 16th July 2026

Anticipated

Start Date:

September 2026

We are looking for a caring, resilient and proactive Teaching Assistant to join our Support team. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and the SENCo to support students with SEND, both in and out of the classroom. You will be patient, flexible and able to build positive relationships with students, offering encouragement while promoting independence and inclusion. Experience of working with children is essential, and experience of SEND support is desirable.

• Free annual flu vaccines
• Discounted gym memberships
• 24/7 counselling helpline
• Annual Wellbeing Day
• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working solutions
• Optional health and fitness schemes

• Discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
• Excellent Pension Schemes, including 21.3% employer contributions for support staff
• Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes

• Instructional Coaching for teaching roles
• Supportive performance development
• Apprenticeship and training opportunities
• Internal progression pathways
• Recognition and long-service awards

Please note some allowances are only applicable on completion of a successful probation.

Note:

if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you need adjustments to support your application, please contact the Recruitment Team.

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, which means that you are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they would normally be considered "spent" and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.

In line with KCSIE 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.