Teaching Assistant (Horticulture)

Horticulture Teaching Assistant Permanent | 11 hours per week | All Year Round | BTCT Point 4, £7,487.41 (actual) Brymore Academy is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Horticulture Teaching Assistant to join our team and support the delivery of practical horticultural education within our unique learning environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for horticulture who enjoys working with young people and helping them develop practical skills, confidence, and a love of working outdoors. About the Role The successful candidate will support the horticulture provision across the academy, assisting students with practical activities and helping to maintain our horticultural facilities, including greenhouse environments. The role will involve working closely with teaching staff to provide engaging and safe learning experiences. In addition to supporting horticultural learning, the post holder will undertake garden maintenance duties after the school day, working from 3.45 pm to 5.00 pm. These duties will include the upkeep and development of the academy gardens and horticultural areas, ensuring they remain safe, well-presented, and productive throughout the year. We Are Looking For Someone Who: Has a genuine interest in horticulture, gardening, or land-based education. Enjoys working with young people and supporting their learning. Has experience of, or willingness to undertake, practical gardening and grounds maintenance tasks. Has good practical skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates a positive, flexible, and proactive approach. Is committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety. What We Offer Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions Employee Reward Scheme with access to high street discounts A welcoming and supportive school community. Opportunities for training and professional development. A varied and rewarding role in a unique educational setting. Closing Date: 1st September 2026 Interviews: TBC We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives.  If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply. We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 19%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme.  Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you. We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students.  We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT.  We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.