4 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    15 September 2025 at 10am

  • Date listed

    21 August 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time, full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£29,064.00 - £31,022.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary: £18,926-£20,201 (DOE) pro rata

Classroom Learning Lead job summary

Classroom Learning Lead (Cover Supervisor)

Kingsbury Green Academy

Salary: Grade G - £29,064-£31,022 (DOE) FTE

Actual Salary: £18,926-£20,201 (DOE) pro rata

Contract: Permanent, part time (28.75 hours) and Term time only (38 weeks)

Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 3.00pm (to include an unpaid 20 minute break and 20 minute lunch break)
Closing date: 9am, 15th September 2025

(Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this earlier)

Interview Date: TBC
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Overview

Join Our Inspiring Team - Make a Real Impact Every Day!

Are you a positive, energetic individual with a passion for working with young people? Are you ready to step into a role where every day brings new challenges, meaningful connections, and the chance to make a real difference? If so, we want to hear from you!

We're on the lookout for enthusiastic and motivated people to become part of our incredible team. You’ll be working alongside a dedicated group of professionals, supporting students' learning and helping to create a vibrant, engaging school environment.

As a Classroom Learning Leader, you’ll play a key role in maintaining a positive and productive classroom atmosphere. You’ll deliver pre-prepared lessons in the absence of teachers and support students with their learning across a range of subjects. When you're not leading in the classroom, you'll be working flexibly across departments—offering support to individuals and small groups, and being a vital part of our school’s day-to-day success.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to inspire, support, and grow. Whether you already have experience working with young people or are looking to take your first steps into the education sector, we offer full training and support to help you thrive in this rewarding role.

Thinking about a future in teaching? This role is a fantastic stepping stone—offering invaluable school-based experience that could lead to teacher training opportunities.

If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team, apply now and start your journey in education with us!

Why choose us?

Kingsbury Green Academy, judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in every category when inspected in April 2022, is part of the successful Ascend Learning Trust. We are an ambitious, forward thinking 11-18 years Academy situated in a beautiful location on the outskirts of Calne in Wiltshire.

Full details can be found in the recruitment pack.

Ascend Learning Trust creates a sense of belonging for everyone. All our young people receive a holistic, world class education regardless of where they come from or their life challenges. They will leave their Ascend community with outcomes that opens doors to a fulfilling and successful future.

If you want to be a part of this, and work alongside ambitious, compassionate, and dedicated people we welcome your application. Our mission is to develop and retain high quality professional who relentlessly pursue the Ascend vision.

Together we will foster a culture of compassion and inclusivity with high expectations and standards for all. Where horizons are limitless, and education is unmissable.

Together we Belong, Believe, Become.

We also offer an excellent staff benefit package which include discounts on high street stores, restaurants, cinemas, and gyms as well as having a wellbeing hub and a cycle to work scheme. We have a wide range of benefits for employees which include:

Health & Wellbeing

  • Free annual Flu Vaccines
  • Discounted Gym Memberships
  • 24-hour access to free counselling helpline for family, debt advice
  • *Annual ‘Wellbeing Day’
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Flexible working solutions

Financial

  • Hundreds of offers and discounts and cashback on local and national stores
  • Excellent Pension Schemes
  • Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes
  • Health and Fitness Schemes (available at additional cost)

Career Progression

  • Instructional Coaching for Teachers
  • Developmental performance management conversations
  • Apprenticeship opportunities for ‘on the job training’
  • Investment in your career, internal and external talent solutions.
  • Recognition and Reward -including service awards

* Please note some allowances are only applicable on completion of a successful 6 month probation.

Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.

At Ascend Learning Trust, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation, foster creativity, and create a workplace that truly reflects the richness of the world around us. We are excited to welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our dynamic team.

Reasonable adjustments are modifications or accommodations made to ensure that individuals with disabilities or specific needs can perform their job duties effectively. We embrace the idea that everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed, and our aim is to make this a reality. If you need any assistance completing your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01793 781485 or alternatively you can email recruitment@ascendlearningtrust.org.uk

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Please note: Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.

In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences. References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Kingsbury Green Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1059 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

We are looking to appoint an inspiring and motivational teacher with the flexibility to teach a range of subjects to small groups within our Alternative Provision building, known locally as the KGA Gateway Centre.
Kingsbury Green Academy, judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in every category when inspected in April 2022, is part of the successful Ascend Learning Trust. We are an ambitious, forward thinking 11-18 years Academy situated in a beautiful location on the outskirts of Calne in Wiltshire.

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