Contract Type: Fixed-Term ending 31 August 2026

Hours: 31 hours per week / 39 weeks per year (Term time only)

Scale: NJC 2- 4

Actual Salary: £17,592 - £18,149 per annum / FTE: £24,412 - £25,184 per annum

Closes: Tuesday 2^nd December 2025 at 9am or sooner should we receive sufficient applications

Start Date: As soon as possible

Interviews: To be confirmed

Are you looking for a fantastic new opportunity?

Great Heath Academy is looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Fixed-Term Teaching Assistant. We welcome applications from outstanding individuals to join us at our engaging primary academy.

About you: -

We are looking for a positive and committed individual who has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, has a pro-active approach and the ability to work independently, as well as the ability to relate well to visitors, staff, and students. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a friendly team.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with young people and children, understand child development and the ways in which children learn, and experience in assisting children on an individual basis, in small groups and whole class work.

We welcome applications from ambitious candidates, keen to make a difference who have a genuine passion and belief in the potential of every student.

Why choose Great Heath Primary Academy? At Great Heath Academy, we work inclusively within our communities, embracing the varied localities we serve, while sharing our common vision and values. We share a passion about Diversity and Inclusion and welcome all applications and are open to flexible working.

In return, you can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.

Are you ready to make a difference and join our journey? If you wish to learn more information and apply for the role of Teaching Assistant fixed term, please see our application pack, and visit our careers page.

We are proud to be a part of the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies whose mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025.  We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications.  We are open to Flexible Working.