Graduate Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term)

Job Ref No. ECC5460-501S. Position Type: Teaching/Child Support. Pay Range: LGPS 3, Point 5-6 (Actual Salary from £18,747). Position Start Date: Immediate. Contract Type: Part-time. Contract Term: Fixed. Application Close: 10/02/2026 Midnight. Date of Interviews: TBC.

Join a Team that Builds Aspiration, Nurtures Resilience, and Instills Kindness at The Colne. Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual who believes in putting students first? Do you want to be part of an inclusive and nurturing community where everyone is empowered to succeed? At The Colne, we are committed to providing a safe and secure environment where students feel supported every step of the way, allowing them to grow into well-rounded individuals. By working closely with families and building positive relationships, we strive to immerse all our students in a culture that is inclusive and aspirational, helping them to dream big and reach their full potential.

We are looking for a dedicated Graduate Teaching Assistant to join our community and help us continue our mission of providing the best possible outcomes for our students. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, we trust that you will find our school to be a lively and dynamic institution, which leads all who work here to a new vision of their potential.

Our school is a community in which we believe everyone, students and staff alike, should have the opportunity to be nourished and grow. Therefore, we are seeking to recruit a proactive and forward-thinking member of staff to enrich the skills and experience already present in our SEND Team. We aim to foster an inclusive culture where everyone is able to learn from each other. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, confident and diligent.

Colne Community School is a member of the Sigma Trust. The Sigma Trust's mission is to be 'Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts' and this is certainly a message that The Colne invests in too. We work closely with other schools within the Trust to improve standards and ensure that we are creating the best environment for our students to learn and our staff to develop.

Our ARK values of Aspiration, Resilience and Kindness describe the ethos that flows through our school. We expect all members of staff to feed into our values and lead by example to our students. We believe that every member of staff has the potential to impact on student experience and therefore we encourage our staff, both teaching and support, to immerse themselves in our school culture.

Applications from outstanding professionals who believe they can contribute to our school community are greatly welcomed. If you are willing to invest in us, we will invest in you which we believe makes the experience at the Colne especially exciting.

This post is 32 hours, 30 minutes per week, 38 weeks per year (term time plus 1 non-pupil day). This role is Monday to Friday 08:30am to 15:30pm. This includes a 30 minute unpaid break. This position is for a fixed term of 1 year lasting till 31st August 2026.

A Day in the Life: Upcoming responsibilities include bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

• Provide full support to teaching staff and students.
• Provide directed classroom support within a subject faculty and across the school where support is needed.
• Be fully aware of the particular difficulties of individual students by referring to records and discussion with SENDCo and/or subject leaders.
• Assist in the preparation of teaching resources for subject areas, in particular to assist with preparation of materials to the needs of individuals or groups of children.

What We're Looking For: You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• Good level of literacy and numeracy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A genuine commitment to inclusive education for students in a comprehensive and an inclusive environment.

Why Choose Sigma Trust? We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

We Can Offer You:

• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish.
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships.
• Free tea and coffee available in all team rooms and communal staff room.
• Sociable and friendly staff.
• Staff weekly wellbeing opportunities.
• Staff social events.

Employee Benefits:

• A Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eligible for Blue Light Card

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity: The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics.

To Apply: Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by Midnight 10th February 2026 via the following link: Apply Here. Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply. We are managing all current recruitment directly and kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding open positions.

Information about the School: We are a unique school and college where young people make real achievements. Our school understands and embraces the challenge of change, diversity and innovation and we are committed to developing teaching strategies which enable every student to be a successful learner. Our school is a learning environment that reflects the value we place on young people and their success to ensure that they grow into full participating citizens and have a real sense of their own worth.

The Colne Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding: The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.