Teaching Assistant - Tewkesbury Academy
Tewkesbury, Tewkesbury
Grade Actual Annual Salary: £24,711 - £26,640 (Based on hours and week worked)
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Full Time
Contract Permanent
Closing Date: 05/07/2026
Interview Date: 13/07/2026
Start Date 03/09/2026
Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Level 2
Actual Annual Salary: £24,711 - £26,640 (Based on hours and week worked)
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £28,859 - £31,111 (CLF Grade C) Based on full time hours, all year round.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week - Full Time, Term Time Only plus Inset days
Potential Start Date: 03 September 2026 (Subject to completion of pre-employment checks)
An opportunity to use specialist skills and experience to deliver targeted interventions that enhance learning, engagement and long-term student success.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join Tewkesbury Academy on a permanent basis. This role offers the chance to make a lasting difference to young people by delivering high-quality, specialist support based mainly in our Reset Provision that enhances learning, engagement and wellbeing across the secondary curriculum.
Working closely with teachers, SEND colleagues and wider support teams, you will play a key role in supporting the educational, social and emotional development of designated students. You will use developed strategies and techniques, gained through experience and specialist knowledge, to remove barriers to learning, promote inclusion and ensure students are able to access the curriculum and make measurable progress.
You will take responsibility for implementing and adapting planned learning activities and targeted intervention programmes, responding effectively to students’ needs and progress. The role may include supporting individuals, small groups or classes, contributing to assessment and reporting, and helping to create a safe, inclusive and aspirational learning environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teaching assistant seeking a permanent role where they can deepen their impact, grow professionally and contribute to the long-term success of students and the wider school community.
About the role
You will:
Deliver targeted, specialist support to individuals and small groups, enabling students to access learning, remain engaged and make measurable progress.
Implement and adapt planned learning activities and intervention programmes in collaboration with teaching staff.
Monitor, assess, record and report on student progress, contributing to individual education plans and targeted support.
Work closely with teachers, SENCo/INCo, pastoral teams and external professionals to ensure inclusive and effective provision.
Use developed behaviour management strategies to support students with additional or complex needs.
Produce and adapt learning resources to meet individual student needs.
Provide cover for small groups or classes where appropriate training or experience has been provided.
Contribute to a safe, supportive and inclusive environment, upholding safeguarding, confidentiality and equality at all times.
Support or mentor less experienced colleagues where required.
About you
You will:
Be committed to high expectations and improving outcomes for all students in a secondary school setting.
Be passionate about inclusion and improving the life chances of children and young people.
Demonstrate resilience, emotional intelligence and professionalism in a dynamic school environment.
Value feedback and be committed to continuous professional development.
Work collaboratively to support the wider success of the school community.
You will have:
A strong understanding of the teaching assistant role and how to effectively support learning and behaviour.
Experience supporting students one-to-one and in small groups, including those with SEND or additional needs.
Good planning, organisation and communication skills, including empathy and active listening.
Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent).
Recruitment timeline:
Closing Date: 05 July 2026 @11.59pm
Shortlisting date: 06 July 2026
Interviews: 13 July 2026
We welcome visits from potential candidates.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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