Teaching Assistant

Sybil Andrews Academy

Teaching Assistant, The Abbey Cognition and Learning Hub

Start date: September 2026

Salary:  Grade 3, SP 7-10 (FTE: £26,402 - £28,141 / Actual: £17,661 - £18,824 per annum) 

Contract Type: Permanent, part time, 0.8 FTE/ 29.6 hours per week (4 days per week) / 38 weeks per year *or flexible

 

Sybil Andrews Academy is seeking to appoint a committed Teaching Assistant to support learning across Years 7 to 11, both in the classroom, and in small group interventions within our specialist Cognition and Learning Hub ‘The Abbey’.

Applicants would be required to have achieved at least a C grade in GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent, and have previous experience of working with children with additional needs, ideally in a secondary school setting.  Applicants will need to be able to work effectively as part of a team, enjoy working with children, and, at all times, demonstrate our values: Kindness, Responsibility, Courage. 

In return we can offer you:

A friendly and welcoming team

A supportive Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion + SENDCo

A workplace which really focuses on your development and wellbeing

High quality professional development

This role can be an excellent platform to gain experience prior to teacher training or to gain experience for specialist roles as well as develop within the role.

For enquiries about the role please contact The Abbey Manager Ms Rachael holden on 01284 413400 or via email  rholden@sybilandrewsacademy.co.uk

Closing date:  09:00am, 01 June 2026

Interviews:  TBC

 

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.