Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Location:

Armthorpe Academy

Salary:
Grade 4 SCP 6-8 (£21,025.82 - £21,701.36 actual salary)

Contract and Working Pattern:
Permanent 32.5 Hours, Term Time plus 5 days

Start Date:

September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive both academically and personally?

Armthorpe Academy, part of Consilium Academies, is looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our students by supporting learning, promoting inclusion and helping every child achieve their potential.

At Armthorpe Academy, we believe every learner is unique. We are proud of our inclusive culture, strong community values and commitment to developing the whole child.

You will work closely with teachers to support students in and out of the classroom, helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment. The role includes:

• Supporting pupils with learning activities and classroom engagement
• Working with students with additional needs, including SEN
• Promoting positive behaviour, confidence and independence
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom organisation
• Helping students to achieve their individual learning goals

We are seeking someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and young people
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills
• Is patient, supportive and adaptable
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills
• Holds an NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent experience)

Experience of supporting students with additional needs is desirable but not essential.

At Consilium Academies, staff development and wellbeing are a priority. We offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Access to high-quality professional development through our Centre for Professional Learning
• Opportunities for career progression across our Trust
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and inclusion

If you are ready to inspire, support and make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.