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KS5 Teaching Assistant

About this role

KS5 Teaching Assistant – Transform A-Level Outcomes in Sutton's Best Sixth Form

Are you a high-achieving graduate driven to spark adolescent ambition? This Sutton Sixth Form is seeking a dynamic KS5 Teaching Assistant to help inspire, motivate, and raise academic achievement among ambitious post-16 students aiming for top universities. If you are aspiring to a career in education, psychology, or SEN — and want to make your mark before teacher training — this is the ideal launchpad to accelerate your journey!

Here, you’ll work alongside Outstanding educators in an Ofsted ‘Good to Outstanding’ environment renowned for innovation, enrichment, and exceptional post-16 care. As a KS5 Teaching Assistant, you’ll be immersed in an academic culture that champions curiosity, ambition, and personalised student progress. Benefit from outstanding CPD, mentoring from senior leaders, and the chance to make real impact on motivated students competing for the best futures.

Key Highlights

  • KS5 Teaching Assistant – pivotal post-16 role in Sutton
  • Circa £29,000 Pro-rata – competitive pay to reward your skills
  • Modern campus in leafy Sutton, thriving academic Sixth Form

Ofsted

Recently rated Good to Outstanding – proven track record

  • First-class CPD, Sage leadership, rapid professional progression
  • Ideal for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, and SEN specialists
  • Inspirational resources, modern tech suites, vibrant student life

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Delivering small-group support to A-Level students across disciplines
  • Leading academic interventions, revision sessions, and mentoring
  • Adapting resources for students with SEN or EAL needs at KS5
  • Assisting with classroom delivery and learning differentiation
  • Supporting pupils’ transition to university or employment pathways
  • Working closely with specialist teaching teams and pastoral staff

Ideal KS5 Teaching

Assistant for this Sutton School

High-achieving graduate (2

1 or higher, top university desirable)

  • Passion for education, youth development, and raising attainment
  • Committed to a future in teaching, psychology, or SEND
  • Warm, ambitious, and naturally supportive – builds exceptional rapport
  • Resilient, diligent, and driven to make a measurable difference

Why Join This Sutton School?

  • Inspirational Sixth Form with a culture of academic excellence
  • Supportive, progressive leaders invested in every staff member’s growth
  • Robust CPD, clear progression to teacher training and education careers
  • State-of-the-art resources and positive, energetic staff community
  • Pupil behaviour that is respectful, focused, and aspirational

Launch your educational career as a KS5 Teaching Assistant in Sutton’s leading Sixth Form. Discover unparalleled experience, an infectious culture of achievement, and the chance to shape futures—apply today to join this transformative post-16 team!