Teaching Assistant

Thomas Middlecott Academy is now recruiting for a Teaching Assistant . This role could be the ideal next step in your career.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.  We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead.  From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Our Academy

Thomas Middlecott Academy is committed to providing an environment which encourages all students to maximise their potential. The academy values the individuality of every child and acknowledges the importance of helping every student recognise the spectrum of their own capabilities.

Through personalised approaches and targeted learning Thomas Middlecott Academy strives for every student to achieve their potential.

About the role

 Supervise and support a named pupil and other children when required.   

Provide routine classroom support when required   

Prepare and retain learning resources           

Participate in team meetings, staff development activities and the wider    school community to support the achievement of individual children.

​​​​​​​Salary & Benefits

NJC3(£18,562 FTE) £9,738.80 pro rata - 22.2 hours a week 

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Who we are looking for

A good standard of education, including literacy and numeracy

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent      

Previous experience of working with children of relevant age

Good communication skills

Ability to relate well to a wide range of people within the Academy’s community

Cheerful disposition with a good sense of humour

Ability to prioritise jobs

Ability to work cooperatively within a small team

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing multi-academy trust in the country.  Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools across the country, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas, our first All Through school and a special school which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now  by completing our application form via our website.  Please note that we cannot accept CVs without a completed application form.

DRET is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.