Teaching Assistant

Are you ready for a dynamic role where every day brings new challenges and rewards? Do you have a passion for helping students thrive and reach their full potential? Thistley Hough Academy is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team.

Job Details

• Job Title: Teaching Assistant
• Location: Thistley Hough Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
• Salary: Grade 5 points 6 – 11: £25,989 - £28,142 per annum (£22,351 - £24,203 actual salary)
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
• Working Pattern: 37 hours, term-time + 1 week (39 weeks total)
• Final date to receive applications: 12th April 2026
• Interview Date: Week commencing 13th April 2026

We review applications as they are received. Successful candidates may be invited to interview before the advertised closing date, and the vacancy may close early if a suitable appointment is made. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Thistley Hough Academy is seeking a supportive and empathetic Teaching Assistant to help create a learning environment where every student can reach their full potential. In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll work closely with teachers to support students both in the classroom and through pastoral care. Each day will bring something new, giving you the chance to use your initiative and make a real difference in students’ lives.

You’ll assist with small group work, contribute to engaging lessons, and help monitor progress, while also building positive relationships with students, staff, and families. Strong communication, organisation, and a proactive attitude are key, as is a genuine passion for helping young people succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

• Good reading, writing, and maths skills, with GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Able to build good, professional relationships with children.
• Works well alone and with others.
• Clear and friendly communication with students, parents, and staff.

The Success for SEND team at Thistley Hough Academy is a positive and experienced group of professionals who are passionate about supporting students with special educational needs. With a wide range of backgrounds and skills, the team provides both classroom and pastoral support to help every student feel included, understood, and able to succeed. They embrace new challenges with enthusiasm and work closely together to create a nurturing and inclusive school environment.

Ongoing training and development opportunities are a key part of the team’s culture, making it a supportive and rewarding place to grow professionally.

Interested in what sets Thistley Hough Academy apart? We invite you to learn more about our ethos and experience the spirit of our community by visiting our website.

We encourage you to learn more about our trust's culture, the continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities we offer, and the benefits available to our colleagues. Visit our Trust website to explore these aspects in detail and see how we support our staff in their professional journey.

Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to our HR Officer th , and we'll be delighted to assist you.

• Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe; we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
• All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
• The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, references and where appropriate a prohibition from teaching search.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
• CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.