KS5 Teaching Assistant

KS5 Teaching Assistant – Launch Ambitious Futures in Sutton’s Top Sixth Form

Step into the next phase of your career as a KS5 Teaching Assistant at one of Sutton’s most aspirational sixth forms – where innovation, ambition, and the pursuit of excellence are at the heart of everything we do. This is more than a support role: you’ll drive academic breakthroughs, nurture the hopes of high‑potential students, and gain unparalleled experience working alongside leading educators.

If you are a tenacious, high‑achieving graduate with your sights firmly set on teaching, psychology, SEN, or transformative educational roles, this is the springboard to real impact and outstanding professional recognition.

Joining our school as a KS5 Teaching Assistant places you at the core of an energised, student‑led environment brimming with high expectations, a commitment to personal development, and exceptional support to ‘be the difference’. Here, you’ll hone deep understanding of advanced subject matter, contribute daily to a culture of positivity and resilience, and receive structured career guidance and industry‑leading CPD. You’ll be surrounded by trailblazing mentors, leading resources, and students achieving outcomes among the very best in the borough – making this KS5 Teaching Assistant role an unrivalled platform for growth and inspiration.

• KS5 Teaching Assistant – pivotal support for academic excellence
• Circa £23,000 • £30,000 Pro‑rata – competitive, above sector average for development roles
• Based in vibrant, commuter‑friendly Sutton with superb travel links
• Ofsted rated good to outstanding – a benchmark for continuous improvement
• Access to tailored CPD, lesson observation, and professional mentoring at every stage
• Ideal for ambitious graduates – future teachers, psychologists, SEN specialists
• Cutting‑edge study spaces, digital learning tools, and specialist sixth form facilities

• Providing 1:1 and group support for A‑level students, accelerating progress and academic confidence
• Collaborating closely with KS5 teachers to create breakthrough interventions
• Supporting students with diverse learning needs (SEN/EAL), ensuring all have access to top‑level teaching
• Championing students’ independent study skills and university‑readiness
• Tracking and evidencing impact, contributing to a dynamic, outcomes‑focused sixth form team

• Russell Group/Top 20 UK university graduate (or equivalent) with a record of achievement
• Aspiring teacher, psychologist or SEN specialist with a clear passion for education
• Driven, empathetic, and fiercely committed to making a measurable student impact
• Adaptable and unphased by challenge – thrives in a fast‑moving, high‑performing environment
• Professional, reflective, and eager to make the most of continuous learning

• Culture of aspirational achievement and mutual respect at every level
• Supportive leadership and energetic, expert colleagues
• Guided pathways into teacher training, psychology, and SEND specialisms
• Students recognised for exemplary behaviour, ambition, and resilience
• Opportunities to innovate, lead small projects, and participate in enrichment activities

Recharge your ambitions as a KS5 Teaching Assistant and energise your CV with experience in one of Sutton’s premier sixth form environments. Applications are reviewed on submission – take your place among tomorrow’s educational leaders now.