Teaching Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at Fulbridge Academy.

At Fulbridge, our overriding aim is to improve the lives of the children in our care. We do this by enabling them to enjoy learning and fulfil their potential, developing the resilience, curiosity, knowledge and skills they need to be successful in school and beyond.

There is a moral purpose and underlying rationale to all we do:

• We ensure our curriculum is fit for purpose

• Our pedagogy gives children the best possible chances to succeed

• We value staff wellbeing and support a positive work-life balance

Our broad curriculum teaches academic and vocational subjects, promoting social and emotional development alongside reading, oracy, writing and maths. Our Physical Education, Performing Arts, Art, and Forest School staff are specialists in their subjects.

We are privileged to work with dedicated and enthusiastic staff, from teaching staff to support staff, who do their best every day to offer the highest level of education and support to the children in our care.

Desired Personal qualities and skills

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children and committed to creating a safe, engaging and nurturing learning environment in which the children can develop and grow.

The successful candidate will be:

• Dedicated and caring

• Patient and flexible

• Creative and proactive

• A good communicator

• Someone with a sense of humour who enjoys working as part of a team

The role

Working closely with the class teacher, you will:

• Support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning, both indoors and outdoors

• Undertake observations and assessments, providing regular feedback on children’s progress and achievements

• Adapt and deliver learning activities with individual children, or small groups, who would benefit from different learning approaches (as agreed).

• Encourage inclusion and promote positive relationships

• Prioritise safeguarding and wellbeing of the children at all times.

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with staff, parents and carers

• Attend meetings and training as required

To achieve our shared vision, we are looking for staff who are passionate about education and committed to making a real difference to children’s lives.

Tours of the school are highly recommended, please contact Jo Adcock at jo.adcock@fulbridgeacademy.co.uk or on 01733 566990 to arrange a visit.

The deadline for applications is 10am Thursday 25 June 2026

We reserve the right to close the job advert early should we receive a high number of applications. If you have previously applied for this role in the last 6 months, please do not reapply.

The Four Cs MAT is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments involve regulated activity and are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure and two successful references. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates.