Teaching Assistant

More than one location, Torfield And Saxon Mount Academy Trust

14 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  10 October 2026

• Latest start date

  10 November 2026

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Important

This teaching role is at more than one school in the trust. You can find out more in schools overview.

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Part time: 30-32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £24, 796 pay award pending
• Pay scale: Single status grade 3, scale point 7

What skills and experience we're looking for

Good understanding of children and young people with special needs.

Enthusiastic and passionate about SEND learning.

Dedicated, reliable and enjoys working with children and young adults.

Looking for a good level of education, Maths and English at GCSE level 4 is desirable.

Looking for candidates with experience or qualifications in supporting communication and/or behaviour difficulties.

What the school offers its staff

Friendly, supportive environment which values inclusivity.

Professional development opportunities, especially for those interested in a teaching career.

Choice of primary or secondary school setting.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About the schools

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: saxonoffice@tasmat.org.uk
• Phone number: 01424 426303
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/torfield-and-saxon-mount-academy-trust

School Details

Torfield School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Size: 97 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Torfield School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/torfield-school

Saxon Mount School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Size: 172 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Saxon Mount School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saxon-mount-school

Arranging a visit to Torfield And Saxon Mount Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email saxonoffice@tasmat.org.uk.

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