Teaching Assistant

Falconer's Hill Academy is now recruiting for 2 Teaching Assistants on a fixed term contract to August 2025. This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

• Establishes constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.

• Promote structure and have good behaviour management skills

• Encourages pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.

• Creates and maintains a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assists with the display of pupils’ work.

• Monitors pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately records achievement/progress as directed.

• Provides detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils achievement, progress, problems etc.

• Participates in discussions with parents/carers under the general direction of a teacher.

• Administers routine tests and invigilates exams and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work.

• Provides clerical/administrative support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework etc.

• Hours: Part time 21.25 hours per week, Term Time (39 weeks), Fixed term contract till 31/08/2025

About our Academy

The school has a strong commitment to developing a positive culture of high standards, expectations, achievements and meeting individual pupil needs and aspirations. Learning Support Assistants play a key role in the delivery of broad based and relevant curriculum to meet individual pupil needs.

Salary & Benefits

• NJC 3 FTE £24,027 per annum, £12,121.00 pro-rata per annum
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Benefits Platform
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
• Motivation to work with children and young people.
• Good numeracy/literacy skills.
• Training in the relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy.
• Effective use of ICT to support learning.
• Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier.
• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.
• Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme
• Training in the relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy
• Effective use of ICT to support learning
• Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click "here".

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.