Teaching Assistant
Barclay Academy, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3RBThis job expired on 5 June 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
1st Sep 2026
Closing date
5 June 2026 at 1pm
Date listed
22 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,583.00 - £25,989.00 pro rata
Teaching Assistant job summary
About the role
Barclay Academy is a thriving and ambitious school where students are encouraged to work hard, aim high and be respectful. We are a welcoming and inclusive community with the highest expectations of our students, supported by strong pastoral care, expert teaching and a calm, purposeful environment. Our staff are collaborative, reflective and determined to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our young people.
We are seeking to recruit a part-time/full-time (25/37 hrs/wk) Teaching Assistant with a passion for working in education and working with young people. Experience of primary and phonics would be welcome. For the right candidate, we would be happy to work within school hours.
The Academy has implemented a new knowledge-based curriculum. The aim of the curriculum is to develop culturally literate young adults who have the knowledge and skills to be successful in any walk of life. Teaching Assistants are managed by the Inclusion Department, but exist very much within subject departments, using their own knowledge and experiences to support students in one or two particular subject areas.
In line with up-to-date research, we use effective models of supporting in-class that allow students to be as independent as possible, while receiving the scaffolding they need to ensure they can achieve. Teaching Assistants communicate closely with the subject teacher so that they gain experience in co-planning and co-delivering parts of lessons, and they are there to support the whole class, not just one individual. Teaching Assistants are expected to know the curriculum of the subject(s) in which they support, as well as to know the particular Special Educational Needs of students in their classes.
All new Teaching Assistants have regular access to in-school training opportunities, to develop their understanding of a wide range of Special Educational Needs as well as to further their wider professional development.
STAFF BENEFITS:
Future Academies recognises its employees as the most important asset and critical to its success. To demonstrate this all staff are offered the following benefits:
· A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
· Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
· Employer Contributions to Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme
· Mintago – employee benefits platform
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Access to a Virtual GP
· Eye Care Voucher scheme
· Salary sacrifice childcare
Barclay Academy is an incredible place to work, please do have a look at our recruitment pack for more information.
Please note that Future Academies reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.
Future Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment and hold this responsibility. To this end an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, a Barred List check and an Online check are required for this role.
Further information about the job
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.
About Barclay Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 992 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Barclay Academy website
Barclay Academy sits in the beautiful Historic Old Town in Stevenage. We have strong transport links in the town including a 20 minute commute into London.
The school’s main aim is to develop our students’ potential to the full and to help them grow into successful, caring and respectful young people. In order to achieve this, Barclay provides a safe, supportive environment within which student’s academic, cultural and emotional needs are met. The school motto – “Believe, Achieve, Exceed” – underlines the opportunities for all members of the Barclay community.
There is outstanding pastoral support so that our students are able to engage with the curriculum, make progress and enjoy what the school has to offer.
The Academy is growing strongly once more, but we still endeavour to meet the needs of children here as individuals. We are ambitious and set ourselves challenging objectives. This is an exciting time for Barclay as we have rapidly improved the quality of teaching and learning. Our dedicated and hardworking staff team have a real commitment to ensuring that students have the opportunity to make progress and enjoy success.
We set high expectations and, as a result, our students are smart, well behaved and respectful. Students have many opportunities for enrichment, both in school and through a range of educational visits, to enhance their learning in the classroom. We look forward to welcoming you to the Barclay Academy to see us at first hand.
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