Higher Level Teaching Assistant - MFL

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 33.75 hours, 39 weeks (term time plus one week)

Working pattern: 8.30am – 3.45pm, Monday to Friday

Salary: Pathway 5, £25,043 - £26,897per annum (FTE £32,061 – £34,434)

Site: Thomas Deacon Academy

Closing date:  9am on Mon 11^th May

Start date:  September 2026

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.  

Do you have the confidence to bring languages to life?

Are you curious about helping pupils see the world differently?

Are you committed to helping every learner find their voice?

If this sounds like you, Thomas Deacon Academy would love to hear from you.

Your role:

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Modern Foreign Languages, you will play a key role in supporting high‑quality teaching and learning in French and Spanish across KS2 to KS4. Working closely with the MFL Subject Leader and teaching staff, you will support whole‑class learning, deliver planned lessons, and work with individuals and small groups to build fluency, confidence and exam readiness.

You will have a particular impact on KS4 outcomes, supporting pupils with speaking practice, listening accuracy and written responses, helping them develop the confidence and resilience needed for GCSE success. Your strong subject knowledge will allow you to model accurate language, while your positive relationships with pupils will encourage engagement, independence and progress.

This role suits someone who is organised, proactive and confident working independently within a clear framework. You will bring experience of working with young people in educational settings, a passion for languages, and the ability to adapt resources and approaches to meet a wide range of learning needs. Above all, you will uphold the academy’s values in everything you do, contributing to a calm, inclusive and purposeful learning environment.

About us:

TDA is a welcoming school community where values guide everything we do. Compassion shapes our relationships, curiosity fuels our innovation, courage helps us challenge barriers, confidence empowers learners and staff, commitment drives our ambition and courtesy underpins the way we treat each other.

You will have access to excellent facilities, high‑quality professional development and the support of Thomas Deacon Education Trust. This is a place where you will feel valued, where your expertise will grow and where your work will make a real difference every day.

Why work for us?:

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.”  To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits

At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one.  According to our 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!

Ready to transform lives through education?  Apply now and make a difference!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at  hrteam@tdet.education