Our Story

At Eastern Multi-Academy Trust (EMAT), we believe that every child deserves an excellent education - and that starts with exceptional staff.

At Glade Academy, we believe every child matters. Our dedicated staff work as a team to support pupils academically, socially, and emotionally, guided by our core values of Respect, Resilience, and Teamwork. We foster strong relationships with families and provide tailored support through initiatives like our Student and Family Support Team and Nurture Group. If you're passionate about inclusive education and want to be part of a caring, community-focused school, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

Why Join Us?

At EMAT, you'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust that invests in its people and we offer all employees:

A leadership team who listen and act on feedback.
High-quality CPD and clear career development pathways.
A highly trained team to support learning.
Wellbeing support, including access to employee assistance programmes.
Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities.
Being part of a Trust that values inclusion, diversity, and collaboration.
Peace of mind with some of the most generous pension schemes in the job market.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. This role combines classroom support with Midday Supervisor duties and Extended School Support (after-school club), offering a varied and rewarding opportunity within our academy.

You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the academy, contributing to an environment where every pupil can thrive. Whether in administration, operations, pastoral support or specialist services, your work will directly support our mission to deliver the best possible education.

Teaching Assistant post - 18 hours and 15 minutes per week, 39 weeks per year (term time +1 week) fixed term to 31/08/2026. (There is a possibility this post could become permanent).

Midday Supervisor post - 5 hours and 50 minutes per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only) permanent.

Extended School Support post - Casual post - 0 hour contract.

About You

English and Maths qualifications to Level 2 (GCSE A-C), or equivalent
Teaching Assistant Qualification, or equivalent
Experience of working in an education setting
Experience of working with children of a relevant age
Knowledge of health and safety regulations within a school
environment, e.g. Basic Health and Safety Training
Ability to work flexibly outside normal hours if necessary
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Confidence in using IT systems and software relevant to the role.
A commitment to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of pupils.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including the Children's Barred List where applicable), medical checks, and satisfactory references.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups, and welcome part-time and flexible working applications.

How to Apply

Please review the full job description and person specification and complete the application to show how you meet the essential requirements. We'd also like to hear about your relevant experience, what you can bring to the role, and your aspirations for the future.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and to conduct interviews ahead of schedule should we receive a sufficient number of applications that meet the required standards.

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Teaching Assistant with Midday Supervisor duties and Extended School Support