Teaching Assistant

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 36.25 hours, 39 weeks (term time plus 1 week)

Working pattern: 8.15am – 4pm, Monday to Friday

Salary: Pathway 3, £22,865.94 - £24,384.52 (FTE £27,254 - £29,064)

Site: Gladstone Primary Academy

Closing date:  9am on Weds 3^rd December

Start date:  ASAP

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 believe every child deserves the chance to thrive?
Could your perseverance help children overcome barriers and achieve their dreams?
If you answered yes, Gladstone Primary Academy could be the perfect place for you.

Your role:

As a Teaching Assistant in our specialist non-verbal ASD hub, you’ll play a vital part in helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Working closely with teachers and our dedicated SEND team, you’ll support pupils through tailored learning activities, encourage independence, and provide care where needed. This role is hands-on, rewarding, and requires creativity, patience, and a genuine commitment to inclusion.

You’ll need strong communication skills, the ability to adapt to individual needs, and a positive, proactive approach. Experience of working with children is essential.  Experience of working with children with additional needs is desirable, but what matters most is your enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Fluency Duty: As this role involves direct interaction with the public, it is essential that the candidate meets the Fluency Duty requirements as outlined in the Immigration Act 2016. The successful candidate must demonstrate fluency in English to ensure effective communication with our staff, parents and pupils.

About us:

Gladstone Primary Academy is a proud member of Thomas Deacon Education Trust, giving you access to a supportive network and professional development opportunities. Our school is a multicultural community where diversity is celebrated, and every child is valued. You’ll work in an environment built on our core values of Growth, Perseverance, and Aspiration, not just for our pupils, but for our staff too.

We offer:

-          - A welcoming, inclusive atmosphere where your ideas matter;

-           - Opportunities for training and career progression within TDET;

-            - The chance to make a lasting impact on children’s lives every single day.

If you’re ready to bring energy, empathy, and commitment to a role that truly transforms lives, we’d love to hear from you.

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