Key Role Information

Salary
£24,780 - £26,881
Job type
Permanent
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
28/11/2025 17:00
Interview
TBC (w/c 1st December 2025)
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
L.E.A.D Support Payscale - Banded | SCP 12 - SCP 17
Department
Teaching Assistants
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The Birley Academy, part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our committed team. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing, and development, helping every child to reach their full potential.


Key responsibilities:

  • Supporting pupils in the classroom, both individually and in small groups
  • Assisting teachers in preparing and delivering engaging lessons
  • Helping to create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
  • Promoting independence, confidence, and resilience in pupils
  • Supporting pupils with additional needs, where required
  • Assisting with classroom organisation and administrative tasks


We are looking for someone who:

  • Has a genuine passion for working with children
  • Is patient, caring, and committed to inclusion
  • Has good literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
  • Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
  • Works well as part of a team and shows initiative


In return, we offer:

  • A welcoming and supportive academy community
  • Training and development opportunities, including access to apprenticeship pathways and professional qualifications
  • The chance to make a real difference to children’s education and lives


The Birley Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Qualifications

TA3 qualification or equivalent or relevant experienceessential
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalentessential

The Birley Academy

HR Team

hr@birleysecondaryacademy.co.uk

5a
The Ropewalk
Nottingham

NG1 5DU

Safeguarding Information

L.E.A.D Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


L.E.A.D Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.