Teaching Assistant

The Rudheath Senior Academy, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7DT

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30am – 15:30pm, Term Time Only.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 Months
• Pay scale: National Joint Council Pay Scales. SCP4 – SCP6 (£25,185 - £25,989 FTE). £19,087 – £19,696 pro-rata per annum.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same - one that is challenging, rewarding, and truly fulfilling? If so, Rudheath Senior Academy could be the perfect place for you.

We are excited to offer an opportunity to strengthen our learning support provision by appointing an enthusiastic and dynamic Teaching Assistant. This is a role where you will leave each day with a genuine sense of achievement, knowing you have made a meaningful difference to the lives of our students.

Teaching Assistants play a vital role in our success, both in and beyond the classroom. You will provide invaluable support to both staff and students, helping young people develop their understanding of the world and enabling them to play a positive role within the school and the wider community.

What the school offers its staff

NWAT believes that an aspirational and inspirational education is the right of every child. Our success is driven by a commitment to relentlessly work to improve standards and outcomes for our pupils.

As specialists in providing high-quality education, we are passionate about supporting schools within their communities and helping to ensure outstanding learning opportunities for every child.

As part of NWAT we believe that the best possible education can only be provided if children are happy, well-fed and well-cared for. We understand that children learn best through experiences and that skills should be learned through fun, excitement and challenges. Residentials, swimming, inter-school sports and special days out take pride of place on all of the Trust school calendars.

For our staff, we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Enrolment to the Medicash Proactive Health Plan to help with costs of everyday healthcare.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Accredited counsellor to offer wellbeing support for all staff.
• Positive recognition culture.
• Bespoke professional development opportunities.
• Open door policy for communication across the Trust.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of NWAT.

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

Rudheath Senior Academy is committed to providing a secure environment for pupils where children feel safe and are kept safe. As a school we recognise that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is everyone’s responsibility, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North West Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS is required.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teaching Assistant Job Pack - June 2026.pdf - 1.25 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Rudheath Senior Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 590 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Rudheath Senior Academy website
• Email address: admin@rudheathsenioracademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 01606 42515
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-rudheath-senior-academy

Rudheath Senior Academy is an 11-16 secondary school providing a broad and balanced education to the communities of Rudheath, Lostock Gralam, Wincham, Northwich and Winsford.

We are a community-focused school, with pupils, parents and staff developing strong relationships over the course of five years. Our large school campus allows us to offer a wide range of subjects and opportunities beyond the classroom.

At the centre of our culture are two key values – Excellence and Kindness. Throughout all aspects of school life, we are proud of the high standards our children hold, and the personal development they make between Year 7 and Year 11. We are equally proud of the way we help our young people grow into responsible and respectful adults. Through Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education, Drama, Dance, Music, P.E., a caring and supportive pastoral system and a wealth of clubs and activities, we seek to fulfil our overarching Trust ethos:

“Opening Children’s Eyes to the Wonderful World of Possibilities“

Arranging a visit to The Rudheath Senior Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@rudheathsenioracademy.org.uk.

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