Teaching Assistant

About the school

Thistley Hough Academy is a vibrant, inclusive and high-performing secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent. The school is significantly oversubscribed and celebrated its best-ever GCSE results in 2025, making it one of the city’s highest-achieving non-selective schools. Ofsted has judged the school to be Good. Core values of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility underpin daily life, supported by a broad and ambitious curriculum delivered in a disruption-free environment.

The academy is part of the Creative Education Trust, a growing network of 17 schools educating more than 13,500 children across England. The Trust works in partnership with communities to deliver a rich, broad and inclusive curriculum that builds knowledge, nurtures creativity and prepares students for the future.

The role

Thistley Hough Academy seeks a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join the Success for SEND team. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support students both in the classroom and through pastoral care, helping every learner reach their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

This is a full-time, permanent position working 37 hours per week, term-time plus one week (39 weeks total). The salary is Grade 5, points 6–11: £25,989–£28,142 per annum (£22,351–£24,203 actual salary). The start date is as soon as possible.

Key responsibilities

• Support students in the classroom and through pastoral care, both individually and in small groups.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and monitoring student progress.
• Build positive and professional relationships with students, staff and families.
• Contribute to a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every student feels supported.
• Use initiative to respond to the varying needs of the day while maintaining clear communication with colleagues.

Requirements

• Good reading, writing and mathematics skills, with GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in these subjects.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with children and young people.
• Capacity to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Clear, friendly and professional communication skills when interacting with students, parents and staff.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed academically, socially and emotionally.

Benefits & package

• Salary of £25,989–£28,142 per annum (£22,351–£24,203 actual salary).
• Full-time, permanent contract working 37 hours per week, term-time plus one week.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities within a supportive and experienced SEND team.
• Opportunity to work in a high-performing, oversubscribed school that values collaboration, high expectations and a culture of kindness.

How to apply

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