Teaching Assistant

4 days ago

ChesterleStreet, Durham, United Kingdom Bridgwater College Trust Full time £24,996 per year

Actual Salary

£24,796 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time - All Year Round

Package

Generous local government pension scheme, with employer contributions of more than 24%
Employee Reward Scheme including high street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre
A warm and welcoming team
A supportive and inclusive working environment

Job category/type

Classroom based support staff

Date posted

13/11/2025

Job reference

REQ000399

Teaching Assistant

37 hours per week, all year round.

Salary: Band 3, points 3-4. Actual starting salary: £24,796 per annum.

Anticipated start date: January 2026

Brookside Academy are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support the learning in Primary classrooms. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our children by supporting their learning and development.

About the role

The primary role of the teaching assistant is to work with teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils while also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting pupils both in and outside of the classroom
  • Assisting in delivering tailored learning activities to individuals and small groups
  • Helping to develop resources and strategies that promote independence and progress
  • Working closely with teachers, other support staff, and parents
  • Fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment
  • Promoting pupil wellbeing and emotional support
  • Encouraging pupil participation, engagement, and achievement

The ideal candidate for this role will want to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your position within these. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive and dedicated team and to play a key role in the further development of this provision at our inclusive academy.

This is a full-time, year-round position. In addition to your responsibilities during the school day, you will also be expected to provide wraparound care and support for holiday activities outside of term time.

What we offer:

  • Generous local government pension scheme, with employer contributions of more than 24%
  • Employee Reward Scheme including high street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre
  • A warm and welcoming team
  • A supportive and inclusive working environment

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 26th November at 11:59pm

Anticipated interview date: Thursday 4th December 2025

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don't feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

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