Teaching and Learning Assistants
 

• Term time only, 36.5 hours per week

• Starting Salary £25,606 (term time only)

• Up to 2% Attendance Bonus

• Occupational Pension Scheme

• Free On Site Health & Fitness Facilities
   

Ashcroft Technology Academy (ATA) is looking to appoint TLAs to support teaching provision for those students with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) or Special Educational Needs.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to work within an Academy that delivers an exceptional level of support for young people with a wide range of additional needs. As part of a skilled and committed team of Teaching and Learning Assistants, postholders will play a vital role in supporting students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

The postholders will provide flexible support to students with Education Health and Care Plans. Successful applicants will support a range of students in and out of the classroom, ensuring that learners with special needs have full access to the National Curriculum.

The Academy is judged to be an Outstanding school (Ofsted 2021); is heavily oversubscribed for places; achieves outstanding examination results and maintains high standards of student behaviour

Applicants will be expected to have good literacy/numeracy skills and the ability to work as part of a team in a dynamic environment. They should possess excellent personal organisation and ICT skills and have the ability to liaise confidently with staff, parents/carers and external agencies in a commitment to raise student achievement. An ability to identify barriers to student learning and to develop ways of overcoming these is essential. The successful applicants will be confident in working with young people in a school environment and with students who may be in difficult circumstances

There may also be opportunities for applicants with subject-specific expertise, relevant qualifications, or a particular academic interest to focus their support within certain curriculum areas. This could include working more closely within specific departments to help students access subject content and achieve strong academic outcomes.

All posts are 36½ hrs per week for 40 weeks per year although part time working may also be considered. Some flexibility in working hours will be required including supporting a few evening meetings during the academic year.

If you would like to be a part of this team, further details and an application form are available from our website www.ashcroftacademy.org.uk or telephone us on 020 8812 3553. You should complete the application form electronically and email it to recruitment@ashcroftacademy.org.uk to arrive no later than noon on Monday 2 February 2026 (interviews will take place soon after). We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date as applications will be considered on receipt, so early application is advised.

Application Form

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. ATA safeguards children and actively promotes their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. ATA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from minority groups and also has full disabled access.