Teaching Assistant 

Salary: Grade 4 (NJC scale points 6 - 8) £21,025 - £21,701

Working Pattern: 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 days

Contract: Permanent 

About Us

Thornhill Academy is a proud member of Consilium Academies, a Trust dedicated to Excellence and Equity with Integrity.

At Thornhill Academy, we are committed to delivering a high-quality, inclusive education that enables every child to achieve their potential and flourish both academically and personally. Following our recent Good Ofsted rating (May 2024), we are on an exciting journey of continued improvement and growth — including plans for a complete school rebuild beginning in 2026.

We are proud of our diverse school community, where students come from 14 ethnicities and speak over 35 languages. Our inclusive culture celebrates difference, fosters mutual respect, and provides a safe, nurturing environment for all.

The Role

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant with Autism Specialism to join our dedicated SEND team. You will play a key role in supporting students with autism, helping them to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Working under the guidance of the SENDCO and class teachers, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with autism.
• Assist in delivering tailored learning and care programmes.
• Promote independence, confidence, and engagement in learning.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external specialists, such as the Autism Outreach Team, to ensure the best outcomes for students.
• Support a positive, inclusive learning environment that celebrates diversity and achievement.

About You

You are passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives and have a genuine interest in supporting students with additional needs.

Essential Requirements:

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
• Knowledge and understanding of autism and its impact on learning.
• Experience supporting children and young people in an educational setting.
• Ability to build positive, nurturing relationships with students and colleagues.

Why Join Us?

As part of Consilium Academies, you will benefit from:

• Access to the Consilium Centre for Professional Learning, providing high-quality training and development opportunities.
• A supportive, values-driven culture built on Excellence, Equity, and Integrity.
• Collaboration across a network of eight schools with shared best practice and innovation.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional growth within the Trust.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Thornhill Academy, please contact kate.jackson@Consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is 12pm on Tuesday 6th January 2026. 

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.