Salary Salary Scale 2c, Point 3 – £17,308 actual salary based on a five-day working week (full-time equivalent £27,535).
Job profile for Charters School - Teaching Assistant
Charters School - Teaching Assistant
Ascot 28/09/2026
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Job details
Salary Salary Scale 2c, Point 3 – £17,308 actual salary based on a five-day working week (full-time equivalent £27,535). Basis Part time Package 27.5 hours per week, term time only (5.5 hours per day, 8:30am–3:00pm, including two 30-minute breaks).Required as soon as possible Job category/type Schools Date posted 08/09/2026 Job reference REQ02675
Job description
Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference to the lives of our young people?
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our large and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the learning and development of our students by working closely with classroom teachers to support educational opportunities across the school.
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate strong communication skills to support students’ independent learning.
- Offer encouragement and clear explanations to help young people reach their potential.
Support small group interventions:
- Literacy: Implementing phonics catch‑up, reading fluency, and structured writing frameworks.
- Numeracy: De‑mystifying maths by building "number sense" and foundational problem‑solving skills.
- Social & Emotional Skills: Facilitating sessions that promote confidence, social communication, and resilience.
The role could include providing personal care for the student. Please indicate in your application if this is something you would be happy to do. Full training would be provided.
We would prefer candidates able to work five days per week; however, four days may be considered for the right candidate. Salary will be calculated pro-rata for fewer than five days.
We offer a competitive salary, access to a contributory local government pension scheme and other staff benefits. Colleagues benefit from a commitment to staff well-being and are provided with several schemes to support them maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. We have a priority admission policy for children of staff working at the school.
Deadline: 9am, Monday 28 September 2026
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews arranged accordingly. The post will be withdrawn once a suitable applicant is appointed.
Charters School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and comply with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and the school’s safeguarding policies.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and other relevant
pre-employment checks. Charters School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Charters School,
Charters Road,
Sunningdale Ascot,
Berks,
SL5 9QY
Tel: 01344 624826
Email: charters@chartersschool.org.uk
www.chartersschool.org.uk
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