Teaching Assistant

Permanent position required as soon as possible

at Benedict Biscop CE Academy

NJC SCP 6-7 £ 26,847 - £27,274 FTE (actual £20,502 – £20,829)

37 hours per week (TTO plus INSET days)

• Have high expectations of learning and behaviour and inspire and motivate our children.
• Support, nurture and understand with high expectations.
• Seek to make learning exciting and a positive experience.
• Communicate well with parents, carers and members of staff, as well as pupils.
• Strive to be driven and proactive.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Show willingness to contribute to school life outside of the classroom.
• Consider yourself to be IT literate.

If this is you, we would really welcome your application

• A supportive working environment that puts people at the heart of the organisation
• The opportunity to work as part of a growing Trust and shape this role
• Continuous professional development
• A range of Trust initiatives that improve wellbeing. Current initiatives include an annual wellbeing day.
• National Terms and Conditions of Employment
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme/ Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee welfare package through Education Mutual including:
  • 24-hour GP access
  • Nurse support service
  • Mental health services, including stress management, mental health first aid training and bereavement support
  • Free Flu vaccinations
  • Counselling Services
  • Physiotherapy
  • Financial wellbeing coaching
  • Maternity and Paternity support
  • Menopause support
  • Access to useful wellbeing resources
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Lifestyle savings including discounts on shops, food and drink and days out

Applications must be received by:
Friday 16th October at 9am

Short Listing will take place on:
Friday 19th October 2026

Interviews will take place:
Thursday 22nd October