Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our academy team. In this role, you will work closely with teachers to support the educational, emotional, and social development of our pupils. You will play a vital role in fostering student independence, supporting diverse learning and SEND needs, and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

• Support Development: Foster pupils' confidence, independence, and personal skills while tracking their progress.
• Deliver Learning: Assist with lesson preparation and deliver tailored activities, including literacy, numeracy, and personalised learning plans.
• Support SEND & Inclusion: Implement targeted strategies for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and collaborate with external agencies.
• Ensure Safety: Supervise pupils safely across the academy grounds, during off-site trips, and in accordance with Trust safeguarding policies.

About us:

At Newark Hill Academy, our three values of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility are ingrained in everything we do to ensure we have a consistent approach. Pupils learn best when they feel safe and emotionally supported - this is paramount. We heavily promote pupil well-being and readiness for learning by ensuring our pupils’ physical and emotional needs are met.

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• Access to Benefit Hub - the world’s largest discount marketplace
• A free Wellbeing Gateway platform and mobile app
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Lease a brand‑new or pre‑loved hybrid vehicle through our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.