Teaching Assistant

Tarleton Academy, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6AQ

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  6 August 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £18,459.20 - £19,048.48 Annually (Actual) Grade 4 SCP 4-6 FTE £25,185 - £25,989

Teaching Assistant job summary

Do you want a career where every day brings new challenges, new achievements and the opportunity to make a genuine difference?

At Tarleton Academy, we believe every child deserves the support, encouragement and opportunity to thrive. We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our caring and ambitious team, helping our pupils grow academically, socially and emotionally.

This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about working with children and enjoys building positive relationships that inspire confidence, independence and success. No two days are the same, but every day offers the chance to see the impact your support can have on a child's learning and wellbeing.

Why join Tarleton Academy?

As part of our team, you'll work alongside experienced and supportive colleagues who are committed to providing an inclusive environment where every child can flourish. You'll be encouraged to develop your own skills while playing a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

We're looking for someone who:

Is passionate about helping children succeed, both in and beyond the classroom.

Is caring, patient and approachable, building positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.

Is proactive, adaptable and resilient, responding confidently to the changing needs of the school day.

Brings creativity and enthusiasm to supporting learning and engaging pupils.

Communicates effectively and works collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

Understands the importance of safeguarding and is committed to promoting the welfare of every child.

Shares our high expectations and belief that every child can achieve their best.

If you're looking for a role where your work truly matters and where you can go home knowing you've made a positive difference to children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

ROLE DETAILS

This post is part time (31.25 hrs) permanent and term time only plus inset days. Working hours will be between Monday to Friday 8:30am - 3:15pm

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete our online application form in full, along with a personal statement to support your application and outline the relevant experience you can bring to Endeavour Learning Trust.

Applications should be submitted by 9am on Thursday 6th August 2026.

Interviews are to be held week commencing 10th August 2026.

If you require any further information please contact our central team at vacancies@endeavourlearning.org

SAFEGUARDING

Endeavour 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 and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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 Tarleton Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 674 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Tarleton Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tarleton-academy

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