Teaching Assistant

Baylis Court School, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3AH

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  30 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,819.00 - £19,398.00 Annually (Actual) Term Time Only, plus four inset days

Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant for the English department with a passion for working with young people of all abilities and the talent to support students to achieve outstanding results.

Teaching Assistants work lessons with individuals or small groups of students with a broad range of educational needs. The role of a TA is integral to support students to achieve their full potential. This role will be to support students across the whole school. The successful candidate will have proven experience in a similar setting. You will be able demonstrate knowledge to assist with the development and implementation of individual Education/Behaviour plans effectively.

Our students are highly motivated. Behavior and attitude to learning is exceptional at Baylis Court School. Students demonstrate a clear commitment to their learning and they are driven to accomplish excellent results. We are looking for someone who has:

• A passion for English language and literature
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to helping young people thrive
• A proactive, flexible, and supportive approach

If you believe that you have these qualities, are passionate about being involved in the growth of students and are interested in working as part of our school team, then we look forward to hearing from you.

We also offer a forward-thinking Employee Assistance Programme and Medical Cash Plan. Wider Wallet Benefit Hub, Wider Fitness, Cycle to Work and eyecare vouchers. Since we’re close to the centre of Slough, travel connections are excellent. The M4 is within easy reach and also the mainline rail station.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Allison Worley, Human Resources Manager aworley@thameslearningtrust.co.uk

All applications will be considered on receipt and an appointment may made before the closing date.

Thames Learning Trust is committed to adhering to the DFE guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education". It is the individual's responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in the school. Satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance & social media check is required for this post. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are required to comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy at all times.

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 Baylis Court School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 905 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Baylis Court School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/baylis-court-school-slough

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