Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

location\_on
Carr Lodge Academy
13/07/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary
Salary \- Grade 5 Scale Point 4\-6 £25,185 to £25,989 pro rata, Actual salary £14,418 to £14,878 (Pay award pending)

Contractual hours
25

Basis
Part time

Region
Doncaster

Job category/type
Education \- Non\-Teaching

Date posted
26/06/2026

Job reference
REQ23387

Job description

Location: Carr Lodge Academy Contract Type: Temporary to 31st August 2027 with the possibility of a contract extension Contracted hours: 25 hours per week Term time Responsible to: Academy Principal and Phase Leader Closing date for Applications: 13th July 2026 12\.00 noon Shortlisting: 13th July 2026 Interviews: 15th July 2026

The Directors of Exceed Learning Partnership and Governors of Carr Lodge Academy are looking to appoint a Temporary Teaching Assistant to join our amazing Early Years Pupil Support Team.

Carr Lodge Academy is part of Exceed Learning Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust that currently comprises of 10 Academies, Bentley High Street Primary School, Carr Lodge Academy, Edlington Victoria Academy, Hall Cross Academy, Hill Top Academy, Rosedale Primary School, Sandringham Primary School, Sheep Dip Lane Academy, The Mallard Academy and Willow Primary School What We Are Looking For:

• The ability to communicate clearly and patiently with children, understanding their unique needs and levels of comprehension.


• The ability to communicate effectively with the class teacher, providing feedback on pupil progress and challenges.


• To support with classroom setup, preparing materials for lessons, and managing small groups. Strong organisational skills are crucial for keeping the classroom running smoothly.


• A solid understanding of basic literacy and numeracy is essential to effectively support students with their reading, writing, and math tasks.


• The ability to implement classroom rules and manage issues calmly and consistently and maintain a productive learning environment.


• The ability to adapt to different tasks and situations, whether it’s helping a struggling pupil, assisting with an educational project, or supervising during playtime and lunchtime.


• A positive and enthusiastic attitude can make learning fun and engaging for students, fostering a love of education.

At Carr Lodge we have a positive climate and strive for all staff to develop a successful career. In order to achieve this, we put the maximum amount of effort into creating the very best professional development opportunities. As part of Exceed, Carr Lodge Academy is collaborating with outstanding Academies and leaders, which is ensuring that we move forward in our own development.

Our Values permeate through everything we do, and we expect our pupils to be ambitious to achieve their very best through being positive, self\-motivated, engaged in their learning and independent in their decisions. There is a high focus on developing children’s moral, spiritual, social and cultural understanding. Working in Exceed Learning Partnership will offer:

• Excellent career development


• Talented and hard\-working professional colleagues who are committed to children’s success across the curriculum and all aspects of school life


• The support of being part of a successful Multi Academy Trust


• Access to the most up\-to\-date training and development


• Auto enrollment into an excellent Local Government Pension scheme


• Wonderful pupils and parents who support the school in all its aspirations


• A highly committed and supportive Academy Governing Board and Trust Board of Directors


• An inclusive ethos in which everyone is valued and respected


• An ethos where we promote and support the importance of physical, emotional and mental wellbeing for staff and pupils


• Free access to a leading health and wellbeing support partner which includes 24 \- hour GP appointments and a range of services including Physiotherapy, support for family issues, cancer support, medical advice and a range of wellbeing services


• Free flu jabs

At Exceed Learning Partnership, we have a strong culture of school improvement, and professional development is at the heart of the Trust and all its academies.

As a Trust, we are passionate about meeting the needs of all our learners, ensuring their happiness and making the most of their individual talents. The focus on developing a lifelong love of learning is underpinned by rigorous attention to the development of essential skills and tools.

We are committed to providing the very best educational opportunities for the pupils of Carr Lodge Academy and this is an exciting opportunity for you to join this team and ‘make a difference.’

Visits to the academy are very welcome, to arrange to come to see us in action, please contact Jane Slee\-Karim, Academy Business Manager on 01302 230700 or by email j.slee\-karim@elp.org.uk Appointment Process To apply for this role please click hereExceed Learning Partnership is an inclusive, diverse, supportive organisation. We care deeply about inclusive working practice and diverse teams. We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suitable to the job and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief and disability.

The Directors and Governors of Exceed Learning Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a Children’s Barred List Check. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self\-disclosure

If you have not heard from us within three days of the shortlisting date, then unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

This listing is from indeed. View original listing ↗