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Glade Academy
- Address: Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0DA
- Salary: £16,823 - £17,909 per annum (pro rata)
- Hours: 31.5 - 33 hours per week
- Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027, required as soon as possible
- Reference: 5577
The Opportunity
Glade Academy is seeking a skilled, motivated, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our academy team. In this rewarding role, you will provide vital support to pupils, teachers, and the wider school community, helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment where every child can achieve their full potential. Your contribution will play a key part in delivering an exceptional educational experience for all learners.
Your responsibilities
Under the instruction/guidance of teaching or other senior staff and within the overall ethos of the school, undertake care and learning programmes and activities to support individuals or groups of pupils, including more specialised support for those with special education needs, enable access to learning for pupils, and assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
You will need:
- an English and Mathematics qualification to Level 2 (GCSE A-C), or equivalent
- a Teaching Assistant Qualification, or equivalent
- experience of working in an education setting
- knowledge and understanding of safeguarding regulations
- ability to communicate effectively with both adults and children, of all abilities
- ability to engage with and motivate children
- understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and own position within these
- understanding of, and ability to comply with the requirements of safeguarding/Child Protection.
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About us
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.
We will offer you
At EMAT, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking trust that invests in its people and we offer all employees:
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- 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.
To find out more
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How to apply
To apply, please visit our website [https://ce0218li.webitrent.com/ce0218li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=916573b6AO]
Closing date: 11.59 pm, 28 October 2026. Interview date: week commencing 9 November 2026.
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