Job Description

Role:

Secondary Teaching Assistant

Salary

: Scale 3 Point 7 - 10 28,678 - 29,879 per annum (Pro Rata 25,080 - 26,131)

Job Type

: Permanent (39 weeks), term time only

Start Date

: September 2025

Thank you for your interest in applying for the role of Teaching Assistant at St Matthew Academy. You can find our April 2025 Outstanding Ofsted Report here - https://www.stmatthewacademy.co.uk/

What does the role involve

? The main aim is to support our teachers to deliver high quality learning experiences for all of our pupils and enabling their Light to Shine within the secondary phase of our All Through Academy.

Daily tasks will include:

Assisting pupils in classrooms with their educational and social development on an individual and group basis

Liaising with the class teacher and SENDco and contributing to individual plans for pupils

Carrying out group and individual interventions

Liaising with support agencies

The successful candidate will be:

Passionate about enabling every child to exceed expectations

Interested in a career in education

Able to motivate, challenge and inspire pupils to succeed

Committed to ensuring high expectations for pupils, staff and themselves

Well organised, an excellent communicator and keen to take an active role in academy life

An active promoter of our Catholic ethos

Fully support and drive the Academy's aim to ensure equality and diversity permeates throughout the Academy

We offer:

Fantastic pupils with enormous potential

Staff who are supportive to each other and enjoy working collaboratively

Personalised programme of professional development and coaching for all staff

A modern building, in a delightful setting and excellent resources

Excellent public transport and road links across London and Kent

Fully equipped gym and fitness suite, Season Ticket Loan, Cycle-to-work scheme, Tech Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme

A strong commitment to staff well-being

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 25,080.00-26,131.00 per year

Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 15/09/2025