Educational Teaching Assistant
Listing ref 7f9db43ebe
- WhereDewsbury
- HoursPart time
- Posted12 October 2026
- Closes6 November 2026
Educational Teaching Assistant - Diamond Wood Community Academy
Hours per week: 15 hours per week,9:00am-12:00pm daily Mon-Fri
Weeks Per year:Term Time only
Contract type:Expected end date – August 31st, 2027. However, could end earlier depending on maternity leave end date.
Actual Salary:£10,430.56 to £10,596.10 per annum
Start date:As soon as available towards end of December. Sooner may be required if an option
The Opportunity
At Diamond Wood Academy, we’re seeking friendly, reliable individuals to join our nurturing family. You’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming environment where pupils thrive and teachers excel. If you’re committed to excellence, teamwork, and making a real difference in young lives, we want to hear from you.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is committed to supporting pupils’ wellbeing and learning.
- Can build positive, professional relationships with pupils, staff and families.
- Is proactive, organised and able to assist with classroom preparation and routines.
- Can follow school policies and communicate effectively with the teaching team.
- Is confident in supporting learning activities and keeping pupils engaged.
- Is reliable in supervising pupils to ensure their safety at all times.
- Is flexible, willing to help with school activities, visits and day-to-day tasks.
- Is comfortable using and supporting pupils with basic ICT and classroom resources.
- Is willing to take on routine administrative tasks as needed
Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by [email protected] 325308
What this role involves
General background for teaching assistant roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Help teachers prepare materials
- Set up classrooms ready for lessons
- Work with individual students and small groups
- Typical pay (UK)
- £19,000 starting · £26,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 16 to 37 term time
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
Applications open on Diamond Wood Community Academy's own careers site.
