Teaching Assistant

Wellfield Academy, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2TP

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  4 May 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  17 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,720.83 - £18,286.55 Annually (Actual) Grade 4 SCP 4-6 FTE £25,185 - £25,989

Teaching Assistant job summary

Do you dream of a role where no two days are the same, offering challenges, enjoyment, and a deep sense of fulfilment? A role that leaves you feeling accomplished and proud, knowing you've made a real difference? Wellfield Academy is excited to offer an opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to become a key part of our vibrant school community. We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive individual with a genuine passion for supporting children and a steadfast commitment to helping them excel in their academic, social, and personal development.

At Wellfield Academy, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student is valued and encouraged to achieve their best. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring that all students, feel supported and motivated to reach their full potential.

This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative setting and is driven by the opportunity to work closely with young people, helping to shape their educational journey and future aspirations. You will be an integral part of our team, contributing to the vibrant and nurturing culture that makes Wellfield Academy a place where students and staff feel inspired to excel. If you are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our students and are excited about the prospect of working in a dynamic, forward-thinking academy, we would love to hear from you!

This role is part time working 30 hours, permanent and term time only plus inset days. Working hours are 8:30am to 3:00pm Monday to Friday.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please complete our online application form in full and in addition, please outline any relevant experience and personal qualities you would bring to Endeavour Learning Trust

Refer to the job description and person specification as a guide and give specific examples to demonstrate your suitability for this post.

Applications should be submitted by 9am on Monday 4th May 2026. Interviews are to be confirmed.

If you require any further information about this role please contact Recruitment Lead, Eleanor via e.duncan-jameson@wellfieldacademy.org

SAFEGUARDING

Endeavour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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 Wellfield Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 524 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wellfield Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wellfield-academy-leyland

Wellfield Academy is an ambitious, growing and thriving school. At our school, students experience inspirational and challenging teaching, excellent pastoral care and a genuine belief that every child can succeed. The successful candidate will join us at an incredibly exciting time for the school. We are one of just a small number of schools nationally to be chosen for the Department for Education’s Schools Rebuilding Project, which will see us move into a brand-new state of the art school in the coming years. In addition, our fantastic reputation in the local community has secured a significant growth in the number of students attending Wellfield. The number of families choosing Wellfield as their first-choice secondary school has more than trebled in the past three years and we are excited to welcome more staff into the Wellfield family as a result.

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