Vacancy for Teaching Assistant  

Grade D (SCP 5-6) - £17,554 - £17,832 per annum, pro-rated 
(£24,790 - £25,183 Full-time equivalent) 
Part-time - 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time + 1 week) 
Fixed term to 22nd July 2025 with the possibility of a permanent contract.  
Start date: On successful completion of the recruitment checks. 

Glade Academy has an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our established team. The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant and ambitious organisation, led by experienced and supportive professionals.  

Our team of Teaching Assistants work under the direction of our Teachers and senior staff, embracing the school's ethos. They undertake care and learning programs, supporting individuals or groups of pupils, including those with special educational needs. As a Teaching Assistant, you will enable pupils to access learning and assist the teacher in managing both pupils and the classroom. 

To support our Teachers, you will create and maintain a purposeful, orderly, and supportive environment in line with lesson plans and assist with displaying pupils' work. You will also be required to attend and participate in relevant meetings, training sessions, and other learning activities, as well as engage in performance development as needed. This post is to work across all 5 days of the academy week and to attend work on inset days for essential training.  

Skills and Experience: 

What We Can Offer: 

Please review the attached job description and person specification for full details of this role. Please ensure your application meets the essential requirements of the job description. 

The successful applicant will be subject to employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with the children's barred list. 

If we receive sufficient applicants of a high calibre, we may bring the closing date forward. 

Closing date: 22nd April 2025 at 9am  

Interview date:  25th April 2025 

Eastern Multi Academy Trust (EMAT) is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory medical checks, references, and an enhanced DBS check including the Children's Barred List. 

EMAT is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and employee support services to welcome and support staff from different backgrounds. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment and signal our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity and welcome part-time or flexible working applicants.