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Teaching Assistant
- Salary Scale 2c, Point 3 – £16,755 actual salary based on a five-day working
week (full-time equivalent £26,655) - 27.5 hours per week, term time only (5.5 hours per day 8.30 am - 3 pm, includes two 30-minute breaks). We would prefer candidates able to work five days per week; however, four days may be considered for the right candidate. Salary will be calculated pro-rata for fewer than five days
- To start as soon as possible
- Closing date: 9am, Monday 11 May 2026
Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference to the lives of our young people?
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our large and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the learning and development of our students by working closely with classroom teachers to support educational opportunities across the school.
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate strong communication skills to support students’ independent learning.
- Offer encouragement and clear explanations to help young people reach their potential.
Support small group interventions:
- Literacy: Implementing phonics catch-up, reading fluency, and structured writing frameworks.
- Numeracy: De-mystifying maths by building “number sense” and foundational problem-solving skills.
- Social & Emotional Skills: Facilitating sessions that promote confidence, social communication, and resilience.
The role could include providing personal care for the student. Please indicate in your application if this is something you would be happy to do. Full training would be provided.
We offer a competitive salary, access to a contributory local government pension scheme and other staff benefits. Colleagues benefit from a commitment to staff well-being and are provided with several schemes to support them maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.
We have a priority admission policy for children of staff working at the school.
To apply please visit: https://www.chartersschool.org.uk
Closing date: 9am, Monday 11 May 2026
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews arranged accordingly.
The post will be withdrawn once a suitable applicant is appointed.
Charters School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring
Service (DBS) check and appropriate pre-employment checks.
Charters School
School Contact
Tel: 01344 624826Email: charters@chartersschool.org.uk
Web: www.chartersschool.org.uk