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Teaching and Learning Assistant (with Responsibility for the LSU)

The Excel Academy · Stoke-on-Trent · Stoke-on-Trent

Job description

Principal: Miss A Steele | Required: As Soon As Possible | Teaching and Learning Assistant (with Responsibility for the LSU) | Permanent | Term Time | 31.25 hours per week | Level 6, Actual Salary £21,824 to £23,674

The Excel Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching and Learning Assistant with responsibility for a Learning Support Unit to join our team of highly motivated professionals who are working collaboratively to raise standards and expectations at all levels throughout Key Stages 3 and 4.

Our ethos is one of ‘Pride and Respect’ and what makes us different, is the sense of belonging that is felt across our organisation. We are looking for a professional that can join us and share in that ‘sense of belonging’. To continue our success, we need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be a part of this? If you do, we would love to receive your application.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

Our Purpose

At the Excel Academy our purpose is that we are committed to “To provide a first-class education to allow all students to excel.” We believe in developing all aspects of a young person and therefore, personal development is a key part of our curriculum. We recognise that every child is an individual and our success is founded in the strong relationships that exist between the Academy and home.

Why Excel?

The Excel Academy is the academy of choice in the area. Our students thrive and we achieve strong academic success. The academy opened as Holden Lane High School in 1963 and in 2013 it became The Excel Academy. Our students achieve well in academic qualifications however; we have established traditions in sport and the arts.

Our outstanding new building creates a safe and vibrant environment that allows our people to achieve their full potential. We have cutting edge facilities, which together with our innovative personalised curriculum provides a basis for success. At Excel we aim to help students develop and grow into young adults who are ready to go out confidently into the world.

The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Academies, four Primary Academies and a Central Team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of Primary and Secondary Academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child that overcomes inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.

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About this school

The Excel Academy

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Not rated
Pupils
1,208
Avg teacher salary
£46,827
Pupil:teacher ratio
17.4:1
Academy trust
ALPHA ACADEMIES TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6LG

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Salary
Between £21,824 and £23,674
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
13 October 2026
Closing date
3 November 2026

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