At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with additional learning needs and provide pastoral care.
- Company: Join a supportive Catholic school community focused on student growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to be part of a school undergoing positive changes.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a friendly environment.
- Qualifications: Dedication to helping students thrive and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 17344 - 17619 £ per year.
X2 Teaching Assistant Vacancies – Temporary for one year – Start Date: As soon as possible
Actual Salary: £17,344 to £17,619 (Grade 4,SCP 5 to SCP 6)
Hours of Work: 30 hours worked over Monday to 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 Teaching Assistants who are 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 candidates are 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:
- 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:
- 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.
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: Thursday 3rd September 2026 at 9am
Interview date: w/c 7th September 2026
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Astrea Academy Trust is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development and employee growth. Working at Yewlands Academy provides the unique advantage of being part of a dedicated team focused on making a meaningful impact in the lives of students with special educational needs, all within a nurturing environment that values relationships with staff, families, and external agencies.
