Teaching Assistant
Catmose College, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RP31 days remaining to apply
Closing date
15 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.92 hours per week, plus 1 training day a year of 6.5 hours. Term-time only (37 weeks per annum)
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- Pay Scale 1, points 2–6 £24,648 - £26,282 FTE Actual salary: £18,360 – £19,577 per annum (74.49% FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
TEACHING ASSISTANT
32.92 hours per week, plus one annual training day (6.5 hours)
Term‑time only (37 weeks per year)
Pay Scale 1, points 2–6 £24,648 - £26,282 FTEActual salary:£18,360 – £19,577 per annum(74.49% FTE)
Preferred hours: Monday–Friday, 8.30am–3.40pm (negotiable)
Start date: September 2026
MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE – EVERY SINGLE DAY
Are you passionate about helping young people succeed? Are you considering a career in education or looking to take your first step in a supportive, high‑performing school?
We are seeking a motivated and caring Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with secondary‑aged students and wants to make a positive difference to their learning and wellbeing. The role is particularly well suited to those looking for a term‑time position, including recent graduates or individuals exploring a future career in teaching or education.
Who This Role Is For
This is for someone looking to begin their career in a school, and prior experience is not essential. We are looking for someone who:
- Is enthusiastic, caring, and reliable
- Enjoys working with young people
- Is keen to learn and develop their skills in an education setting
- May be considering teacher training or another education‑based career
You will receive guidance, training, and support from experienced staff, making this an ideal opportunity to gain valuable school‑based experience.
Above all, you will share our commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion, and achievement, and to supporting every young person to succeed.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support students in lessons, small groups and targeted interventions
- Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to deliver tailored learning support
- Help students build respect for themselves and others
- Prepare students to be successful, building their confidence, independence and a love of learning
- Be part of a collaborative and highly supportive Inclusion team
- Assist with literacy, numeracy, and general learning activities
- Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive school environment
The role includes working within ourDesignated Special Provision (DSP)for students with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), offering a bespoke and nurturing curriculum that enables outstanding progress.
WHY JOIN CATMOSE COLLEGE?
Catmose College is part of theRutland and District Schools’ Federation,alongside Catmose Primary and Harington School, offering excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression across the Federation.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You don’t need previous school experience to apply. We welcome applications from:
- Experienced Teaching Assistants
- Those new to education and eager to learn
- Candidates seeking flexible working arrangements
Most importantly, you will be enthusiastic, patient, reliable and committed to supporting young people.
We are committed to beingan inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates looking for a variety of flexible working arrangements.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Claire Pugh (Vice Principal) via emailcpugh@catmosecollege.com
What the school offers its staff
We are proud to offer:
- Astrong, supportive Teaching Assistant team
- Outstanding technology‑rich facilitiesand purpose‑built laboratories
- A genuine commitment to ongoing professional development
- Access to theLocal Government Pension Scheme
- Priority school admission for children of staff to the College
- Subsidised staff restaurant and complimentary lunch on training day
- Cycle‑to‑work salary sacrifice scheme
- Free on‑site parking
- Opportunities to be involved in trips, activities and wider school life
- On-site staff gym
Further information about the job
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates looking for a variety of flexible working arrangements.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Claire Pugh (Vice Principal) via email cpugh@catmosecollege.com.
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation. Please familiarise yourself with our Safeguarding Policy, available online at www.rutlandfederation.com/policies.
This position advertised is a ‘regulated position’ which means it will involve regular contact with children and young people; under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This position is also ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Catmose College
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1121 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Catmose College website
- Email address
- office@rutlandfederation.com
- Phone number
- 01572770066
Catmose College is an oversubscribed secondary academy school on Huntsmans Drive in Oakham, Rutland. The majority of students are drawn from the county town of Oakham and surrounding villages, although many are attracted from a wider area including Leicestershire and Melton through parental choice.
The College is one of the highest achieving in Rutland and Leicestershire. Our Ofsted report in March 2024 rated the College ‘Outstanding’ in all categories. We offer a broad range of experiences beyond the classroom to build independence, resilience and leadership skills that are critical for success in adult life.
We believe in the traditional values of education; that students do best when they are happy, behave well and are engaged in purposeful activity. Our approach blends high expectations with innovative practice to ensure that all students are able to achieve their potential. The College is about much more than just academic success, our ethos is one that embraces the whole person, not just what they accomplish in lessons but everything else that ensures they are ready for the challenges of the adult world. For example, students partake weekly in the ever-popular Electives programme, where lessons finish early to allow time for students to participate in a vast array of over 90 activities and learning, from Caribbean Cooking to Cricket, and Pottery Throw Down to Trampolining.
Students also benefit from an extremely wide array of trips and visits; in previous years these have included a performing arts trip to Liverpool, a photography trip to Iceland, cultural visits to Italy and Spain, a German exchange, a visit to the WWI battlefields and much more.
We pride ourselves on offering a bespoke approach to students’ needs, whether they are more able or need some extra support. Music, Sport and Academic Scholarships are awarded annually to students who can demonstrate excellent ability in their chosen area. The scholarships are designed to recognise exceptional talent and to provide the facilities, resources and staffing to allow high-ability students to achieve their potential.
When making decisions at the College, our guiding principle is simple, ‘Would it be good enough for our own children?’ By ensuring that the standards of everything we do meets this benchmark, we ensure that the quality of services we offer are exceptional.
Arranging a visit to Catmose College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@rutlandfederation.com.
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