Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Overview

The role will be a Teaching Assistant with integrated pastoral mentoring responsibilities, providing both academic support and holistic student guidance. This includes assisting teachers in delivering engaging lessons, supporting students with diverse learning needs, and contributing to a positive and inclusive classroom environment. Pastoral duties involve offering emotional support, monitoring student wellbeing, and fostering positive relationships to support personal development.

• Professional Development:
  Support for professional qualifications, in‑house training, including paid qualifications.
• Financial Security:
  Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary.
• Family‑Friendly Policies:
  Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Health and Wellbeing Cashback:
  Access to Medicash covering the costs of eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions and holistic treatments up to £900 annually.
• Recognition Awards:
  Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards.
• Referral Bonus: £500 for referring top talent.
• Exclusive Discounts:
  MiRewards benefits platform offering discounts and rewards.
• Weekly Drop‑Ins with Senior Leaders:
  Connect, clarify and communicate with weekly drop‑ins with the Managing Director and SLT.
• Group Connection:
  Annual group conference and a comprehensive benefits review.

• Engagement
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to engage learners and support their ambitions.
• Emotional Support:
  Passionate about making a positive impact on students’ lives.
• Qualification:
  
  GCSEs in Maths and English C or 4 grade and above (or equivalent).
• Knowledge:
  Understanding of alternative provision and dealing with students with special needs.
  
  Experience:
  
  Working within an education setting or equivalent.
• Communication:
  Professional communication with students and staff.
• Promotion of Values:
  Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values.

Progress Schools is part of The Progress Group, a national group of 13 independent OFSTED‑regulated schools. At the Northampton site we support approximately 35 pupils, providing a nurturing and supportive environment for those reintegrating into mainstream education. The core team includes a Head of School, Deputy Head, up to seven teachers and five support staff, with additional regional and national support.

The Progress Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information, or parental status. All employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices.

We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role.

Progress Schools is a nationally based, alternative education provider with independent secondary schools located throughout England. We provide high‑quality, supportive, and inspirational teaching to 11‑16‑year‑olds at Key Stage 3 and 4, with a bespoke approach ensuring positive progression either back into mainstream education, or into further education, work‑based learning, or employment when leaving us in Year 11.