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Salary Range: Band 3 FTE £28,351 - £30,681. Actual starting salary £24,316 with performance based yearly increments
Working Weeks: 39 weeks (Term Time) and Parent/Open evening as required
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (08:00 -16:00 Mon/Thurs and 08:00-15:30 Fri)
Our academy operates across two sites. The Lower Academy specialises in the teaching of our Key Stage 3 students, whilst The Upper Academy specialises in teaching Key Stage 4 and 5. The appointed Teaching Assistant will begin their BA career at the Upper Academy.
Working in partnership with class teachers and the pastoral team, you will be a champion for SEN students.
We are dedicated to supporting staff to build a fulfilling career. As a new member of staff, you will be offered excellent support and development, with routes into teacher training offered to suitably qualified graduates looking to pursue a teaching career.
The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:
- Have 5 GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with clear and concise communication
- Be able to evidence the ability to work independently, show your own initiative, and be able to make decisions confidently
- Have a patient, encouraging and resilient demeanour
- Knowledge of SEN and previous work experience in a primary or secondary school
- Able to use ICT effectively to support learning
Closing Date: Friday 2nd October 2026
Position Available: November 2026
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.