Teaching Assistant

Armthorpe Academy, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2DA

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 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: Grade 4 SCP 6–8 (£21,025.82 – £21,701.36 actual salary)
• Additional allowances:

  Grade 4 SCP 6–8 (£21,025.82 – £21,701.36 actual salary)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant

📍 Location: Armthorpe Academy
💰 Salary: Grade 4 SCP 6-8 (£21,025.82 - £21,701.36 actual salary)
⏳ Contract and Working Pattern: Permanent 32.5 Hours, Term Time plus 5 days
📅 Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive both academically and personally?

Armthorpe Academy, part of Consilium Academies, is looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our students by supporting learning, promoting inclusion and helping every child achieve their potential.

At Armthorpe Academy, we believe every learner is unique. We are proud of our inclusive culture, strong community values and commitment to developing the whole child. As part of Consilium Academies, you will join a supportive trust that values excellence, integrity and professional growth.

About the Role

You will work closely with teachers to support students in and out of the classroom, helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment. The role includes:

• Supporting pupils with learning activities and classroom engagement
• Working with students with additional needs, including SEN
• Promoting positive behaviour, confidence and independence
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom organisation
• Helping students to achieve their individual learning goals

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and young people
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills
• Is patient, supportive and adaptable
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills
• Holds an NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent experience)

Experience of supporting students with additional needs is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

At Consilium Academies, staff development and wellbeing are a priority. We offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Access to high-quality professional development through our Centre for Professional Learning
• Opportunities for career progression across our Trust
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and inclusion

If you are ready to inspire, support and make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Armthorpe Academy, please contact dawn.mckinna@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is Friday 19th June, 09.00am

Interviews will take place on a date to be arranged.

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.

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 Armthorpe Academy

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 684 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Armthorpe Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/armthorpe-academy

Armthorpe Academy is a ‘truly inclusive school’ (Ofsted 2019). We have high expectations of students, both in terms of their progress and their behaviour. In particular, we expect them to invest in their own learning, and we encourage them to enjoy and make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school. They, in turn, can expect from us the highest possible quality of teaching, care and support.

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