At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in achieving their GCSEs through targeted interventions and mentoring.
- Company: Join Northern Education Trust, a supportive and dedicated educational environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy free flu vaccinations, onsite parking, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working requests considered; great career progression within the school network.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: Passion for education and experience in supporting students is essential.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Role Overview
Northern Education Trust is seeking to appoint two dedicated Teaching Assistants to join the team at Dyke House Academy.
In this role you will support interventions with students requiring additional mentoring to achieve their GCSEs, working with small groups and individual students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
Your primary focus will be to promote the learning and welfare of students by providing practical and learning support.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver targeted intervention programs to individuals and small groups to maximize access and participation in the National Curriculum.
- Interview students to discuss reasons for underperformance, assist in developing intervention materials, and keep detailed logs of progress.
- Assist in classroom planning, monitoring, and evaluating learning objectives under the direction of the class teacher.
- Help students develop literacy, language, and reasoning skills, and assist them with organization and preparation of assignments.
- Support students with special needs, encouraging acceptance and inclusion; develop methods to reinforce self‑esteem and assist with Individual Learning Plans (ILP).
- Maintain productive relationships with students, act as a role model, and support the "expectations for learning" system to maintain high standards of behaviour.
- Collaborate regularly with teachers, heads of department, and parents/carers regarding student progress, ILPs, and feedback.
- Assist with the use of ICT in the learning process under teacher guidance.
- Occasionally supervise whole classes during short-term absences of teachers.
- Assist with invigilation of internal and external examinations and assessments.
- Development Opportunities
- The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, including application for leadership roles within the Deeps structure.
- Support and expertise of the Director of Subjects.
- A full and detailed programme of support and development for all staff, including a comprehensive programme of professional development through the NET Staff College.
- Employee Benefits
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
- High‑quality continuous professional development
- Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
- Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Additional Information
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview.
Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practices and will conduct enhanced disclosure and barring service checks before any appointment is confirmed.
The Trust is also committed to considering flexible working requests.
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Teaching Assistant x 2 (Fixed Term) employer: Northern Education Trust
Northern Education Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment at Dyke House Academy. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from high-quality training opportunities and the chance to progress within a family of schools. The Trust also prioritises employee well-being, offering perks such as free flu vaccinations, onsite parking, and access to a generous pension scheme, making it an ideal place for those passionate about education and student welfare.
