Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Job Title:  Teaching Assistant – Level 1

Actual Annual Salary:   £21,012 - £22,903 (Based on hours and week worked)

Full Time Equivalent Salary:  £25,941 - £28,275 (CLF Grade B) Based on full time hours, all year round.

Hours:  35 hours per week - Part Time, Term Time Only plus Inset days

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday (7 hours per day)

Potential Start Date: 03 September 2026 (Subject to completion of pre-employment checks)

An exciting opportunity to support students at John Cabot Academy, helping them to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally:

In this role, you will empower learners to reach their full potential by providing tailored support that promotes engagement, confidence, and progress.

Working under the guidance of teaching staff, you will support the learning, development and wellbeing of designated students. You will deliver planned learning activities, adapt support in response to individual needs, and help create an inclusive environment where all students can access the curriculum and thrive.

Through your work, you will contribute to improved student progress and attainment, while also supporting positive behaviour, engagement, and personal development. Collaboration is central to this role, and you will work closely with teachers, families and colleagues to ensure the best outcomes for every student.

About you:

You will:

Be committed to being part of a high performing school that has high expectations.

Continuously be committed to improving the life chances of pupils.

Always be committed to own self development and resilient to the challenges of working in a single form entry school.

Be committed to seeing feedback as a gift and strive to be better every day.

Stay committed to the wider success of the school and community.

Have experience of, or willingness to embrace working in a single form entry school is essential.

Have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and how a teaching assistant supports students in their learning.

Be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.

Be committed to undertake relevant qualifications, e.g. Relevant nvq level 2/ 3 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent, first aid qualification, to ensure ongoing professional development.

Be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.

Have strong interpersonal skills, in particular with the ability to demonstrate empathy and active listening.

Have good planning and organisational skills, specifically with regard to learning activities and support materials.

Be someone with a keen interest in working with children and commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About John Cabot Academy: