Teaching Assistant
Charlton School
England
- £17,052 - £17,318 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- NJC Scale 2 (points 3 to 4)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2026
- Apply by:
- 13 July 2026
Job overview
Welcome
We are delighted to invite applications for the role of Teaching Assistant from September 2026. This is a 30.5 hours per week, term-time only position, offering an exciting opportunity to join the school and to contribute to our inclusion provision at Charlton School.
Why Charlton School?
I feel extremely privileged to be the newly appointed Principal of such a successful and popular 11–16 comprehensive school, and a proud member of the Learning Community Trust.
At Charlton, we believe education is about much more than academic achievement. While we are committed to ensuring every student achieves the best possible outcomes, we also place great importance on developing character, nurturing curiosity, and inspiring futures. Our vision - Building Knowledge, Developing Character and Inspiring Futures - guides everything we do.
We take pride in nurturing happy, healthy young people who are equipped with the knowledge, strength of character, and confidence to lead safe and successful lives in modern Britain. Our broad, balanced and knowledge-rich curriculum is matched to individual needs, offering opportunities for enrichment and personal growth throughout each student’s five-year journey with us.
Our school values - Respect, Responsibility and Resilience - are at the heart of everything we do. Students are encouraged to respect themselves and others, take responsibility for their choices and learning, and show resilience in the face of challenges. These values are embedded in our culture and reflected in the way our students conduct themselves both in and out of school.
We see each student as an individual and support their development through a strong pastoral system. Form Tutors, Heads of Year and Pastoral Managers work together to track progress and provide guidance, ensuring every child feels safe, supported and valued. We are committed to the physical health, emotional wellbeing and personal success of every member of our school community.
Our curriculum offers a wide range of subjects - from sciences to the arts and sport to technology - giving students the chance to explore their interests, discover new passions and shine. Beyond the classroom, we provide extensive enrichment opportunities that help students build character, confidence and lifelong skills.
Charlton is well established and respected in our local community, with a consistent record of high standards and strong partnerships with feeder schools, families and community organisations. We celebrate diversity and encourage our students to be seen as mature, confident and responsible citizens who wear their uniform with pride.
We are proud of our school, proud of our students’ achievements, the dedication of our staff, and the caring, inclusive atmosphere that makes Charlton such a special place to learn and grow.
What We Offer
Joining Charlton School as a Teaching Assistant will provide you with a wealth of professional rewards and support. As part of our team, you will benefit from:
• A Strong, Supportive Community
• Excellent Trust Support from Learning Community Trust
• Excellent Professional Development and CPD
• Excellent Resources and Facilities
• Charlton School boasts modern facilities. Staff have access to excellent IT tools and high-quality shared teaching materials, ensuring you can focus your time on driving student progress.
• Wellbeing initiatives and Benefits
How to Apply
If you believe you have the passion, drive and expertise to contribute to our inclusion department, we warmly encourage you to apply.
To discuss this role in more detail please contact the Principals PA, Rachel Proctor on charlton.recruitment@lct.education
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About Charlton School
Charlton is a well-established, mixed secondary academy for students aged 11-16, part of the Learning Community Trust. We are located in Wellington, Telford, and have built a strong reputation in the local community for high standards, strong values, and a supportive, caring environment.
We believe in delivering a broad, balanced, knowledge-rich curriculum, enabling all students to succeed. We are committed to staff development, and to building a Science department that inspires curiosity, excellence, and progress.
We are extremely proud of our school building. It provides first rate facilities, purpose-built for the 21st century. Our new build school opened in June 2016 and was the last school in the country to be completed under the Building Schools for the Future scheme. The facilities include excellent specialist science classrooms.
We are a community that believes education should open doors, spark curiosity and give every young person the confidence to build a bright future. Our vision – Building knowledge, Developing character, Inspiring futures guides everything we do.
Charlton School values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience are at the heart of school life. Students are encouraged to respect themselves and others, to take responsibility for their choices, conduct and learning and to show resilience when challenges come their way ensuring that they are equipped to overcome them. Our dedicated staff work hard to create a safe, supportive and inspiring environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to aim high.
The school joined the Learning Communities Trust as an academy in December 2018. The Learning Community Trust is a multi-academy trust which spans education for children and young people from the age of 2 years old, through to 16 years old, and up to 25 years old in our specialist settings – with an excellent reputation both regionally and nationally. The multi-academy trust serves the needs of the students in North Telford.
To apply for any of our positions, please email your completed application to recruitment.charlton@lct.education . If you require any additional information or have any queries regarding our roles, please do not hesitate to contact us via the same email address.
We look forward to welcoming you into our school community.
Mrs Sarah Barton
Principal
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