Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 January 2026 |
| Location: | Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0JH |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 18c5e849-389f-4946-b254-88b65428a766 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Tuxford Academy for an exceptional Teaching Assistant to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals within the academy’s SEND department. This is a temporary role covering a maternity leave, working 32.5 hours per week, term time only.
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and talented professional to work across Key Stages 3 and 4. The primary focus of the role will be supporting literacy. Working closely with teachers, the postholder will deliver bespoke small group literacy interventions aimed at improving attainment and comprehension, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills they need to fully access the curriculum.
Tuxford Academy has a strong team of professionals delivering high quality learning in and out of the classroom who work together to achieve our academy vision. If you feel you would like to be a part of that team and could make a valuable contribution to driving standards and performance to the next level, we would like to hear from you.
A visit to the Academy, so you can meet the SENCO is warmly welcomed, to enable you to discuss the post in more detail.
The ideal candidate will:
• hold a relevant level 3 qualification
• be committed to the academy’s vision and values
• be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards
• exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour
• be able to communicate effectively and concisely
• be able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team
• have experience and a desire to work with young people
• have the confidence to support behaviour in a positive manner and support students with a wide range of abilities and learning needs
What the school offers its staff
Why join Tuxford Academy?
We are a large secondary academy for students aged 11-18 years based in Tuxford with over 1,400 students. In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated ‘good’ overall with praise of high expectations for all students, including those in place for SEND students, and that the academy has implemented ‘an ambitious, well-planned curriculum for all subjects’. The report reaffirmed that teachers had ‘secure subject knowledge’ and that students enjoyed attending Tuxford Academy and felt safe at school.
Our employee benefits
At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.
In return you will benefit from:
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Schemewith an employer contribution of at least 21.8
• ExcellentContinuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunitiescovering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme
• GP helpline
• Health and wellbeing advice and support
• Eyecare vouchers
• Salary sacrifice schemes – car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
• Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc
• Health cash plan (personal or family) – where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
• Childcare – breakfast and after school provision
• Take a look at our rewards and benefits online
Applications
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.
Closing date: 25 January 2026
Start date:As soon as possible
If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Scott Thompson, SENCO at sthompson@tuxford-ac.org.uk
About Diverse Academies Trust
Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.
We empower.We respect.We care.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Tuxford Academy for an exceptional Teaching Assistant to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals within the academy’s SEND department. This is a temporary role covering a maternity leave, working 32.5 hours per week, term time only.
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and talented professional to work across Key Stages 3 and 4. The primary focus of the role will be supporting literacy. Working closely with teachers, the postholder will deliver bespoke small group literacy interventions aimed at improving attainment and comprehension, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills they need to fully access the curriculum.
Tuxford Academy has a strong team of professionals delivering high quality learning in and out of the classroom who work together to achieve our academy vision. If you feel you would like to be a part of that team and could make a valuable contribution to driving standards and performance to the next level, we would like to hear from you.
A visit to the Academy, so you can meet the SENCO is warmly welcomed, to enable you to discuss the post in more detail.
The ideal candidate will:
• hold a relevant level 3 qualification
• be committed to the academy’s vision and values
• be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards
• exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour
• be able to communicate effectively and concisely
• be able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team
• have experience and a desire to work with young people
• have the confidence to support behaviour in a positive manner and support students with a wide range of abilities and learning needs
What the school offers its staff
Why join Tuxford Academy?
We are a large secondary academy for students aged 11-18 years based in Tuxford with over 1,400 students. In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated ‘good’ overall with praise of high expectations for all students, including those in place for SEND students, and that the academy has implemented ‘an ambitious, well-planned curriculum for all subjects’. The report reaffirmed that teachers had ‘secure subject knowledge’ and that students enjoyed attending Tuxford Academy and felt safe at school.
Our employee benefits
At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.
In return you will benefit from:
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Schemewith an employer contribution of at least 21.8
• ExcellentContinuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunitiescovering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme
• GP helpline
• Health and wellbeing advice and support
• Eyecare vouchers
• Salary sacrifice schemes – car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
• Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc
• Health cash plan (personal or family) – where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
• Childcare – breakfast and after school provision
• Take a look at our rewards and benefits online
Applications
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.
Closing date: 25 January 2026
Start date:As soon as possible
If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Scott Thompson, SENCO at sthompson@tuxford-ac.org.uk
About Diverse Academies Trust
Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.
We empower.We respect.We care.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.