Teaching and Learning Support Assistant - Level 3

Saint Nathaniel's Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 4JG

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE) Maternity cover post for 2 terms in the initial instance.

Teaching and Learning Support Assistant - Level 3 job summary

The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of Saint Nathaniel's Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team.

At Saint Nathaniel's Academy our children come first. High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos. In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team.

This is a maternity cover post for two terms in the initial instance. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to share a short story or activity with a small group of children prior to a face to face interview on Friday 22nd May.

St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools. More information on St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website https://sbmat.org.

Job Purpose:

To work with teachers to support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups of pupils under the direction of teaching staff and may be responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate

Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour

Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress/activities

Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher

Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher

Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate

Share information about pupils with other staff, parents / carers, internal and external agencies, as appropriate

Understand and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils as required

Work with individual pupils with special educational needs

Work with pupils for whom English is not their first language

Assist in the development of individual development plans for pupils (such as Individual educational plans)

Support the work of volunteers and other teaching assistants in the classroom

Support the use of ICT in the curriculum

Invigilate exams and tests

Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out of school activities

Select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas ensuring they are available for use, including developing and presenting displays

Support pupils in developing and implementing their own personal and social development

Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence

Monitor and manage stock and supplies for the classroom

Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the academy, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures.

Our Offer To You

When you join the St Bart’s family, you’re joining a Trust that truly values it’s people. We’re proud to live by our PEACE values- Passion, Encouragement, Ambition, Collaboration, and Enjoyment, which are at the heart of everything we do.

Here’s what you can expect from us:
A welcoming, supportive culture where everyone is respected, included and valued for who they are.
Health and wellbeing support -including access to mental health resources, wellbeing days, discounted fitness memberships and staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits.
Opportunities to grow- we’re passionate about development, with access to training, leadership pathways and mentoring to help you reach your goals.
Recognition and rewards -from staff awards to everyday appreciation, your hard work is seen and celebrated.
Financial peace of mind- competitive pay, pension schemes through LGPS or Teachers’ Pensions, and travel benefits.
Your voice matters- regular feedback opportunities, engagement surveys and open conversations help shape how we grow together.

And above all, you’ll be part of something amazing - making a real difference to the lives of our brilliant young people every single day.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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.

About Saint Nathaniel's Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 476 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Saint Nathaniel's Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saint-nathaniel-s-academy

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