Teaching Assistant

apartmentWatling Academy placeMilton Keynes calendar_month 

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Commencing February 2025

Term Time Only
  1. 5 hours per week

Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Salary: £25,183 – £27,711 FTE

Actual Salary: £18,717 – £20,596 p.a.

Do you have a passion for education and the drive to inspire young minds? Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference?

The Role

Watling Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team and play a key role in shaping students’ educational experiences. As a Teaching Assistant at Watling Academy, you will:

  • Collaborate with teachers to create dynamic and engaging learning experiences, gaining valuable insight into innovative teaching strategies.
  • Develop your skills by implementing targeted learning approaches and working with a diverse range of students.
  • Build meaningful connections with students as you support them to overcome challenges, celebrate their successes, and unlock their potential.
  • Be part of a vibrant and supportive school community, where your contributions are valued, and your development is nurtured.

This role offers the chance to make a real difference while gaining hands-on experience, personal growth, and the rewarding fulfilment of seeing students flourish because of your dedication.

About Watling Academy

Watling Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18.

We are excited to open the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students from September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the ‘Watling Way’ and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.

For more information about our school, please explore our website: www.watling.academy

Learn more about why you should join us by downloading the attached Watling Academy Recruitment Pack

About The Denbigh Alliance

The Denbigh Alliance Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community.
Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment.

For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.

As a Maths Hub, Computing Hub and SCITT, we are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do.

The Denbigh Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

E-mail: hr@thedenbighalliance.org.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Fry

Closing date for applications: Monday 3rd February 2025, 9am

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