Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Full Time – Temporary 
(One year fixed until 31st August 2027)

Required start date : September 2026
Term Time only - 37 hours per week, plus 1 week 
Grade 5, PCD5A - £26,821 per annum

The governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative teaching assistant to contribute fully to the future development of the department and the school.

The successful candidate will be: 
• passionate in supporting the learning of young people; 
• well organised and motivated to support students of all abilities and needs; 
• highly professional and motivated; 
• a supportive member of the team;

We can offer you: 
• the opportunity to join a supportive staff and governing body and work with well-motivated students; 
• Students who are well motivated and co-operative; 
• the opportunity to join an improving and successful academy.

Further details and a recruitment information pack can be downloaded from the school’s website. Informal discussions with the Headteacher about this post are welcome.

• Application is by completed application form and by letter (no more than two sides), outlining the reasons for your application and why you consider yourself a suitable candidate for the role. 
• The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 23 June 2026. 
• Interviews will be held Friday 26 June 2026.

Please note that if you have not been contacted then you must assume that you have not been shortlisted and your application has been unsuccessful.

Appleby Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to completion of satisfactory employment vetting checks in accordance with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, September 2025.