Teaching Assistant
The Hereford Church of England Academy, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7NG9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
TBC
Closing date
17 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £13.48 - £13.92 Hourly
Teaching Assistant job summary
Job Title: Teaching Assistant [permanent following a six-month probationary period]
37 hours per week, 44.85 - 45.86 (depending on length of continuous service) weeks per year
Term time + 5 Inset days per year
Start Date: To be confirmed
Grade 4 point 4 to 6 £25,185 to £25,989 [FTE] actual salary £21,663 to £22,355 Increment pending
What are we looking for?
Join The Hereford Church of England Academy as a Teaching Assistant. Work under the guidance of the teaching staff and nominated teaching assistants to support access to learning for pupils, deliver interventions and assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom, including support for individual Education Health Care Plans (EHCP’s) and students with English as an Additional Language. This will include the preparation and routine maintenance of resources / equipment, assessment and recording. Work with pupils will be carried out in and out of the classroom.
We are looking for someone who ideally has at least six months work experience working in a school environment as a Teaching Assistant. You will have good organisational, timekeeping and ICT skills. You will be well organised, have a calm and positive manner and enjoy supporting students aged 11 to 16 to succeed.
The post holder will be expected to support the Academy’s values and will contribute to the overall good order within the Academy, including behaviour management and promoting well-being of students.
If you want an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant school that makes a difference to young people lives - we want to hear from you.
What we offer in exchange:
A busy and enjoyable place to work, with modern, welcoming facilities.
A competitive salary.
Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Membership of The Trusts’ Rewards and Employee Assistance Program.
Use of Academy facilities (including a gym and onsite car parking).
The chance to be involved in guiding the life of students aged 11 to 16, on a daily basis, and seeing them flourish.
Excellent professional and career development opportunities with an employer that values education and learning.
A talented, highly motivated, committed and professional team of colleagues, both within the school and across the Trust.
The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all shortlisted applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people, in accordance with the DfE’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”. An enhanced DBS will be required for this role. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the Community.
Please do not attach copies of CV's/qualification certificates. Only the information detailed on the application form will be used as part of the short-listing process. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
About The Hereford Church of England Academy:
The Hereford Church of England Academy is year 11-16 Secondary School located on the edge of the Hereford, close to the beautiful Herefordshire countryside and the Wye Valley AONB. The City of Hereford is growing with a new University, a rapidly developing enterprise zone, new retail & leisure destinations and a thriving independent food and retail sector.
The school building is modern with first class facilities, extensive sports provision including a 3G pitch and a dedicated drama and arts studio.
The Hereford Church of England Academy is part of the Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust. The Trust and the school are on a journey to rapidly improve outcomes for students.
The Academy community is committed to its core values of Aspiration, Care, Trust, Resilience, and Respect. Our vision is to equip all our students to be well-rounded and caring citizens who will make a positive contribution to society. We do this by providing the best possible education and serving the whole community of all faiths and none.
What the Inspectors said:
OFSTED Inspectors
SIAMS Inspectors
“The Hereford Academy is a calm and welcoming place. Pupils enjoy a warm and friendly culture where the values of ‘aspiration, care, trust, resilience and respect’ are lived.”
“Respect is freely offered and given between pupils and adults. Codes of conduct ensure that the academy is harmonious. Pupils are motivated by the rewards on offer”
“Leaders, including governors, have an ambitious vision for the quality of education that they want pupils to receive".
“Pupils are thriving through learning opportunities that encourage aspiration and resilience. Carefully structured lessons give confidence to all pupils”
“Pupils value leaders’ commitment to creating an environment free from discrimination where other cultures are celebrated.”
“Extremely committed leaders put the wellbeing of pupils and adults at the heart of their actions. Consequently, the academy is characterised by mutually strong relationships”
“The school has high expectations of pupils’ conduct.”
“Outstanding support is offered to pupils, especially those who are vulnerable.”
“The school is developing a strong, ambitious curriculum for the academic achievement of all pupils."
“Pupils learn and progress well … this includes pupils with additional learning needs and the most able.”
For more information about The Hereford Academy, please see our website https://www.theherefordacademy.org.uk/
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Hereford Church of England Academy and the Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level, along with other standard pre-employment checks.
Please do not attach copies of CV's/qualification certificates. Only the information detailed on the application form will be used as part of the short-listing process. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Hereford Church of England Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 647 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Here at the Hereford Church of England Academy we serve the community located to the south of the river Wye in the beautiful city of Hereford. We cater for students aged 11 to 16, striving to provide the best possible education and equip all our students to be well rounded and caring citizens who will make a positive contribution to society.
We are part of the Diocese of Hereford Multi-Academy Trust, which stretches from the foot of Eastnor castle to the Shropshire Hills, from the Welsh border to the threshold of the Malvern Hills. The Trust is a family of 15 wonderful schools which are spread out across the Diocese of Hereford (Herefordshire, South Shropshire and Worcestershire).
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