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Teaching Assistant (Qualified or equivalent experience)
25 classroom hours per week, worked over 5 days
£25,989 pro-rata, NJC point 6, term time only
We would consider Full-Time or Part-Time applicants.
(Actual salary £15,356.66, to include 5 INSET days. Additional hours/duties to be confirmed)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our excellent team as soon as possible. You will work mainly in the classroom under the direction of the teacher. The successful candidate will assist in the educational and social development of young people at an important stage in their lives. You must have a caring demeanour, good communication skills and be able to work flexibly with fellow professionals to support the inclusion of pupils with special educational needs. A qualification, relevant experience working with young people, or a demonstratable interest in the education of young people with additional needs, is required. The post is term time only (to include in-service days and meetings as required) and is a variable hours’ contract.
Further information including a job description are available on our website.
Application: please download an application form from our “How to apply” page on our website and send your completed application form to the school.
Closing date: Tuesday October 7th 2025 at 9am
Interviews will take place shortly afterwards
The High School Leckhampton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. Please also read The Balcarras Trust Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy below this advert which includes our policy on recruiting ex-offenders. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and receipt of two satisfactory references.
Safeguarding Statement
Balcarras Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role will involve regulated activity with children. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. Please also read the Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy within “How to apply” which includes our policy on recruiting ex-offenders. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and receipt of two satisfactory references.