Teaching Assistant

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours, 39 weeks (term time plus one week)

Salary: Pathway 3, £20,500 - £21,861per annum (FTE £27,254 - £29,064)

Site: Queen Katharine Academy

Closing date:  9am on Monday 1^st June

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.  

Are you driven by ambition to help every young person succeed?

Do you show respect for every learner, adapting your approach to help them thrive?

Are you responsible and ready to make a real difference every single day in the classroom?

If so, Queen Katharine Academy could be your next exciting career step.

Your role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with additional learning and physical needs, helping them overcome barriers and fully access their education. Working closely with teachers and the SENCo team, you will adapt learning activities, support individuals and small groups, and encourage independence, confidence and engagement in every lesson.

You will be someone who can build strong, supportive relationships with students, motivating and guiding them with patience and care. Your ability to explain tasks clearly, adapt resources and respond to individual needs will help students make meaningful progress. You will also contribute to maintaining a positive learning environment, supporting behaviour, promoting inclusion and ensuring every student feels respected and valued.

We are looking for someone with experience of working with children, strong communication and organisational skills, and a clear understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice. You will be a team player who can work collaboratively with colleagues while also using your initiative to respond to the needs of learners. Your commitment to equality, wellbeing and continuous professional development will reflect our shared ambition to deliver the very best outcomes.

About us:

At Queen Katharine Academy, we are proud of our inclusive and supportive community where both staff and students are valued, encouraged and empowered to achieve their full potential. As part of Thomas Deacon Education Trust, you will join a collaborative and forward-thinking network, offering professional growth, shared expertise and a culture that celebrates innovation and continuous improvement.

This is more than a Teaching Assistant role, it is an opportunity to shape lives, support ambition and be part of a team that lives its values of respect, ambition and responsibility 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