Job Description

Salary

Grade 3/4 - dependent on experience

Contractual hours

32.5

Basis

Part Time

Job type

Support Staff - Educational

Location

Tuxford Academy
Marnham Road
Tuxford
Newark
Notts NG22 0JH

Job category

Support Role - Education/Behavioural Support

Date posted

16/06/2025

Job reference

R05146

Teaching Assistant

Working Hours: 32.5 Term Time only

Salary: grade 3/4 (actual 18,596 - 20,451)

Contract: Permanent

Tuxford Academy are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic

Teaching Assistant

with a commitment to helping every learner succeed. The role will involve supporting the teachers in delivering innovative and creative lessons which engage and challenge students to achieve their full potential. There will be some small group work, and 1:1 sessions where you can really make a difference to the students' journey.

We would very much recommend and welcome you for a visit so you can meet us and understand our community.

Why join Tuxford Academy?

We are a large secondary academy for students aged 11-18 years based in Tuxford with almost 1500 students. In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated 'good' overall with praise of high expectations for all students, including those in place for SEND students, and that the academy has implemented 'an ambitious, well-planned curriculum for all subjects'. The report reaffirmed that teachers had 'secure subject knowledge' and that students enjoyed attending Tuxford Academy and felt safe at school.

Visits are welcomed and encouraged - please contact Sam Hall, Business Manager on 01777 870001 to arrange, or for further information.

www.tuxford-ac.org.uk

Tuxford Academy, Marnham Road, Tuxford, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0JH

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The opportunity

A fantastic chance to work in a busy, friendly academy where teamwork and wellbeing are embedded in our culture. This role would give you the opportunity to use your expertise to help support those students who find the classroom environment a tough place. It's a chance to make a difference.

The successful candidate will:
Have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of students Be a committed team player Be committed to the academy's ethos of high expectations.




Essential
Experience of working with young people in a classroom environment Highly effective verbal, written, and visual communication skills Ability to be flexible and adjust to changes in a dynamic environment




Desirable
Experience of working with young people with special educational needs, particularly SEMH, and/or disabilities A thorough and practical understanding of issues related to improving students' progress and ensuring equality of opportunity both in and out of the classroom

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you'll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:
Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 14% Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust's Diverse Association for Professional Learning. Full support and induction. A strong and caring ethos among staff and students. Networking opportunities across Diverse Academies. Salary sacrifice opportunities such as car, cycle and technology schemes. Staff discounts and offers on gym membership, holidays, days out, cinema tickets, restaurants and top online shopping sites including instant voucher codes. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals. Health and Wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider, eyecare vouchers for a free eye test and contribution towards glasses for display screen equipment users.

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Closing date: 13th July 2025

Interview date: w/c 14th July 2025

Start date: 1st September 2025

If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Sam Hall, at shall@tuxford-ac.org.uk

Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower. We respect. We care.