Teaching Assistant 

Start date: ASAP 

Grade/Salary: Single Status Grade 3 Point 7 - £24,795 full time equivalent. Actual salary can be confirmed on request.  

Contract: Fixed term contract until August 2027. Part time or full time hours considered, term time only 

Are you looking for a rewarding role that could fit with your existing lifestyle? Join us as a Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term contract and make a real difference in the classroom. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience, develop your skills, and contribute to students’ learning. Whether you are exploring a career in education or seeking a role that works around your future plans, this position offers flexibility and purpose.  

As a Teaching Assistant, you will: 

• Support classroom learning and help shape young minds 
• Spark change and have a meaningful influence on students' futures 
• Enjoy flexible opportunities that fit around other commitments 

Many of our Teaching Assistants have progressed into roles such as Teachers, Assistant SENDCO, Assistant Head of Year, or moved into Health & Care, Social Work, or Educational Psychology. 

 ‘I worked as a Teaching Assistant before becoming a Teacher, and it was a great experience!’ (MARK Education Trust Teacher testimonial) 

Benefits of working with us: 

• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Development opportunities  
• Blue Light Card – offering discounts on over 18,000 brands inc Apple, JD Sports and many more) 
• Discounted use of gym and exercise classes 
• Free on-site parking 

Uplands Academy is a mixed 11-16 non-selective converter academy with approximately 835 students. Uplands is situated in Wadhurst, a small, rural town in East Sussex with traditional, independent shops in a warm and friendly local community. Wadhurst is close to Royal Tunbridge Wells which is approximately seven miles north with its bustling shopping centre, iconic landmarks and thriving social scene and fascinating architecture. Alot of our staff commute to us from a variety of places such as the south coast including Hastings and Eastbourne together with other locations across Kent and Sussex. 

Uplands Academy, alongside Beacon Academy and Hailsham Academy, is proud to be part of MARK Education Trust. The acronym MARK was selected because staff who work in the Trust are motivated, ambitious, resourceful and knowledgeable. The Trust was established in September 2022 with the integration of Uplands Academy (formerly Uplands Community College) into the partnership with Beacon Academy. In September 2025, the Trust were delighted to welcome Hailsham Academy (formerly Hailsham Community College Academy Trust). Together, we are committed to building strong, cohesive teams dedicated to driving continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring our students thrive and our staff are empowered to deliver and develop with excellence. 

For further details, please contact the Human Resources department on 01892 782135 or email cburgess@uplands-academy.org. Please be advised that we do not accept curriculum vitae.