1- Teaching Assistant

The Raise Academy – Teaching Assistant

Location: Halton (Widnes)

Salary: YT5 – YT7 £25,323 - £26,434 FTE (£22,188 - £23,162 actual).

Closing date: Monday 28th September 2026

Interview Date: Friday 2nd October 2026

Start Date: as soon as possible.

The Raise Academy specialises in social, emotional and mental-health and supporting pupils aged 11-16. With recent changes to the school structure and our continued growth and expansion, we have a fantastic opportunity to appoint an additional Teaching Assistant to our team.

Teaching Assistants play a key role in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, working closely with teachers to create a safe, positive and engaging learning environment. Responsibilities will include providing classroom support, promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation, supporting learning activities and interventions, building positive relationships with pupils, and contributing to the safeguarding, wellbeing and personal development of all students.  Working pattern, Monday - Thursday 8.30-4.30pm, Friday 8.00-4.00pm, term time.

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification and complete the Youth Engagement Schools Trust application form via our online Every Portal at the following link.

Vacancies – The Raise Academy

The YES Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS to confirm their suitability to work with children.