Teaching Assistant – Full Time – Temporary
(One year fixed until 31 August 2027)
Required start date : September 2026
Term Time only - 37 hours per week, plus 1 week
Grade 5, PCD5A - £26,821 per annum
11-18 Mixed Comprehensive Academy: NOR 368
This post will involve supporting students in Key Stage 3 and 4. Under the supervision of the SENDCO, teachers and senior staff, undertake a range of varied tasks to support teaching, learning and care, by working with individuals or small groups of students either in or outside of the classroom.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
· to promote and be committed to the school aims and objectives;
· to maintain and contribute to the development of school policies;
· to promote and be committed to securing high expectations for learning and the raising of achievement;
· to implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the SENDCO/teacher, adjusting activities according to student’s responses;
· to support the SENDCO/teachers, in monitoring, assessing and recording student progress and behaviour in order to contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities;
· to provide feedback to students in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher;
· to support students’ social, emotional and physical wellbeing, reporting concerns to the appropriate person;
· to be aware of and comply with all school policies and procedures including code of conduct, child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to a nominated person;
· to encourage independent learning and promote inclusion of all students in and outside of the classroom and escorting and supervising students on educational visits and out of school activities;
· to select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas ensuring they are available for use, including developing and presenting displays;
· to share information about students with other staff, parents/carers, internal and external agencies, as appropriate;
· within the context of school behaviour plans and policies, use initiative to deal with issues that arise and encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour;
· Teaching Assistants in this role will be expected to work with students with severe and complex learning difficulties and associated disabilities including those with challenging behaviour;
· to be the identified ‘keyworker’ for some students;
· contribute to department and academy enrichment programmes;
· contribute to team review, monitoring and evaluation, and the development of working practices;
· participate in working groups and projects;
· take part in other professional development activities.
Other Specific Duties
· to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in the job description.
Further details and a recruitment information pack can be downloaded from the school’s website. Informal discussions with the Headteacher about this post are welcome.
**Application is by completed application form on the Appleby Grammar School website and by letter (no more than two sides), outlining the reasons for your application and why you consider yourself a suitable candidate for the role.**
· The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on 1st September 2026.
· Interviews will be held w/c 7th September 2026.
Please note that if you have not been contacted then you must assume that you have not been shortlisted and your application has been unsuccessful.
Pay: £24,420.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
