Teaching Assistant – Temporary for one academic year – Start Date: 01.09.26
Actual Salary: £13,008 to £13,214 (Grade 4, SCP 5 to SCP 6)
Hours of Work: 18 hours worked over Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
An appointment as Teaching Assistant at St Thomas a Becket is an opportunity to join a highly successful team of talented and committed staff, enthusiastic and friendly pupils and a community of supportive families and a highly dedicated Trust. We believe that our success derives from our inclusive, pupil-centred focus; our commitment to the continuous review of curriculum and pedagogy; our focus on CPD; and a strong belief in the need to work within a set of Catholic values which underpins all that we do.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is dedicated, approachable, and committed to helping every pupil thrive. You will play a key role in providing educational support to pupils with additional learning needs. The ideal candidate is proactive, calm under pressure, and skilled at building positive relationships with young people. You will help remove barriers to learning and contribute to a learning experience where every pupil can succeed.
This is a particularly exciting time to join us as we are currently part of the DfE Schools Rebuilding programme.
In particular, the post holder will:
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Take on a role providing pastoral support to a Head of Year and the pupils within that year group
In exchange, we offer a range of benefits including:
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Being part of a small Catholic school where the underlying values of kindness, love and respect are integral in everything we do and pastoral support is prioritised
- A comprehensive CPD programme focusing on the needs of staff and the school
- The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from across the Trust ensuring best practice, continuous improvement and networking opportunities
- Staff voice being used to shape school improvement and drive changes where necessary
- An on-site professional cycle track and well-equipped gym available for staff use
- A comprehensive Trust wide wellbeing package to support staff through Schools Mutual
At St. Thomas a Becket we are proud to be a Catholic school for our whole community and want to offer each young person, whatever their background and starting point, the chance to grow and flourish spiritually, academically, physically and emotionally.
In our most recent Ofsted report (2023) where the school was rated ‘Good’ in all areas, a student is quoted as saying ‘at this school all students are loved’, which succinctly sums up the spirit, ethos and culture of St. Thomas a Beckets. As those who are truly loved and appreciated as individuals will always thrive to explore their unlimited potential, pupils and staff alike.
The thing that I value most about working at Beckets is the friendly staff and atmosphere, the like mindedness of everyone to strive for excellence and to ensure young people get not only the best education, but the chance to develop as well-rounded individuals. Teacher of RE
I absolutely adore teaching at Beckets due to the supportive nature of both staff and students. Pupils are always very proactive in their learning. I would argue that the best part about being a teacher at Beckets is being able to hear the opinions and perspectives of pupils and watch them grow both emotionally and academically as they progress through their school career. The notion of teaching in a school with an ethos that is centred around cultivating a growth of both mind and heart was very appealing and continues to be the case as my career progresses. I find that the culture at St Thomas a Becket is one that allows pupils, parents and staff to feel safe and supported. There is a real sense of working in symbiosis. Teacher of English
We implore you to read our Recruitment Pack which is available as a supplementary document for more insights into our school. Visits to the school are welcomed and will allow you to fully appreciate our amazing students and the rich opportunity offered.
If you would like to arrange an informal conversation or visit to the school, please contact Sophie Hargreaves (HR & Payroll Officer) to arrange a suitable time on
[email protected]
All of our staff uphold the Core Values and Catholic Ethos of the Trust. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance in line with our Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policy. Please note, as part of the recruitment process, we will carry out an online search for any short-listed candidates in order to comply with the guidance given in the September 2025 update of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’.
Closing date: 25th June at 9am
Interview date: 29th June
