Senior Teaching Assistant 

Start date: ASAP 

Grade/Salary: Single Status Grade 5 Point 12-13 - £25,989-£26,402 full time equivalent. Actual salary is £22,827 

Contract: Permanent, full time (37 hours per week plus a 30-minute unpaid break per day, Monday – Friday), term time only 

We are looking for a Senior Teaching Assistant to join our team and make a real impact in the classroom. This is a fantastic opportunity to support learning, share your expertise, and help shape the future of our students. This position is ideal for experienced professionals who are passionate about education and eager to contribute to a thriving and supportive school community.  

As a Teaching Assistant, you will: 

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: 

Uplands Academy 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.  

MARK Education Trust (Beacon, Uplands and Hailsham Academies) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.