Teaching Assistant

Become part of a thriving secondary school community where students are challenged, supported, and encouraged to excel. Ash Green School is seeking a Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic about working with young people and dedicated to helping them grow academically and personally.

About You

Ash Green School are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people to thrive. You will be someone who builds positive relationships with pupils, demonstrates patience and resilience, and brings a warm, encouraging presence to the classroom. Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience supporting young people, either in a school or a transferable setting, with the ability to adapt to a range of needs.
• Numeracy and literacy skills equivalent to GCSE English and Maths at grades A-C / 9-4.
• Reliable organisational skills, including effective time management, resource management, and the ability to handle competing priorities.

About the Team

At Ash Green School, our support staff team plays a central role in creating a safe, inclusive and high-quality learning environment for every student. The team includes specialists across safeguarding, SEND, pastoral care, administration, and year-group support, all working collaboratively with teaching staff to ensure students feel supported both academically and personally. New colleagues joining the team can expect a welcoming, highly supportive environment where teamwork, open communication, and shared ambition for student success sit at the heart of daily life.

About Ash Green School

At Ash Green School, our G.R.A.C.E values—Global citizenship, Resilience, Aspiration, Creativity, and Excellence—are at the core of everything we do. These values shape not only our ambitious curriculum and high expectations for students, but also the way we work together as a staff team. We are proud of our strong sense of community, where staff, students, and families support one another and celebrate achievements together. Staff benefit from a strong network of coaching, mentoring, and trust-wide development opportunities. Our comprehensive curriculum resources and excellent facilities allow you to focus on what matters most, making a difference for our students. We are looking for positive, professional, and child-centred colleagues who share our values and are committed to helping every child thrive. If you want to be part of a school where you are supported, challenged, and truly valued, we would love to hear from you.

About Creative Education Trust

Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we have worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner. We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive—designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future. We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved—together.

Ready to Join Us?

Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you’d like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our Talent Team is here to help. Reach out to Kirsty.Melton@ashgreenschool.org.uk for assistance. You can also join our Talent Pool to hear about future opportunities.

Essential Information

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. The CET Recruitment Policy follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, with offers of employment subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, a separate Barred List Check, references, and, where appropriate, a Prohibition from Teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.