1.1 SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT

Role Overview

Job Title: 1.1 SEND TA

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £13.91 (Grade C)

Hours Per Week: 30 (6 hours each day Monday to Friday - 08:45am-3:30pm with a 15 minute unpaid tea break and 30 minute unpaid lunch break included)

Status: Fixed Term (until approx. 31/08/2028)

Closing Date: 12 Noon on Thursday 1st October 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 7th October 2026

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and SENDCO to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child with SEND, helping them to overcome barriers to learning, access the curriculum and develop their confidence and independence. The role will involve implementing agreed provision identified within the child’s EHCP and providing tailored support for their learning, emotional regulation, self-esteem, social inclusion and wellbeing.

A key part of the role will be building a positive and supportive relationship with the child, while encouraging them to develop increasing independence and participate fully in learning and wider school life. Appropriate in-service training and ongoing support will be provided to enable the successful candidate to understand and respond effectively to the child’s individual needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a child’s educational journey, supporting them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally and to achieve their full potential.

This is a temporary position and is subject to the child’s continued attendance at the school and/or the outcome of any review of their special educational needs.

Why Join Us?

We offer a welcoming environment where teamwork and professional development are highly valued. In-service training is provided where appropriate. Additional benefits include:

• Pension: Membership of a generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to Medigold Occupational Health who provide our employees with a range of free health and wellbeing benefits including access to Thrive; a mental wellbeing app and free seasonal flu vaccinations.
• Work-Life Balance: Wellbeing and Long Service days
• Schemes: Cycle to work scheme

For more information and to view the full details of this role, you can access the advert via our website at www.teamacademytrust.com/vacancies

We actively welcome visits to our schools. Should you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit, please contact the Head of School, George Myers, via [email removed]

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to a Trust committed to providing outstanding learning experiences for all pupils, please apply via mynewterm. To submit your application, you will be required to register as a candidate and complete the full application form on their platform, as we are strictly unable to accept CVs.

TEAM Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken and references taken up before interview. All shortlisted candidates are subject to a pre-employment online search prior to interview.