Level 2-3 Teaching Assistant - KS3 SEND Resource Base

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Leckie Academy seeks a committed Level 2-3 Teaching Assistant to join its new KS3 SEND Resource Base. The ideal candidate will support students with special educational needs in a collaborative and nurturing environment, fostering their academic and emotional development. Opportunities for professional growth and a highly supportive team await you.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive induction programme

Well-being initiatives for staff

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with cognition and learning needs.
• Ability to provide one-to-one support and small group instruction.
• Skills in raising student achievement and promoting positive behavior.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND and SEMH students to access the curriculum.
• Develop resources and deliver a differentiated curriculum.
• Liaise with teaching staff for effective lesson integration.

Skills

Empathy

Team-working

Communication

Creative skills

Education

L2-3 TA qualification

GCSE Maths at grade 4 or equivalent

GCSE English at grade 4 or equivalent

Job description

LEVEL 2-3 TEACHING ASSISTANT – KS3 SEND Resource Base

Salary: £19,025 - £20,601 actual salary pro rata (Grade 4, SCP 6-11)

Term Time Only (Plus 5 INSET Days)

32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm

PERMANENT: required from 1^st September 2025, or sooner.

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of SEND and SEMH students ?

Are you compassionate, caring, empathetic and have the required skills below to enable students with low cognition and learning skills to access the curriculum?

Are you a team player who wants to join our expanding SEND team in our growing and thriving Academy?

This post has come about due the introduction of our brand new KS3 SEND Resource Base (cognition and learning) – a small and caring facility for children who require further support to enable them to access mainstream lessons effectively.

The post holders' responsibilities may also include providing small group or one to one support; general classroom support. The role also includes developing resources and liaising with teaching staff in the development and delivery of a differentiated curriculum to meet the of SEND students and then support students in their integration into the curriculum.

We are really excited to be offering an opportunity for an enthusiastic and student-focused teaching assistant, to support children at KS3 to develop literacy, numeracy and core skills and knowledge in a new facility, led by our qualified in – house lead teacher. Our provision is for children with cognition and learning needs. It is an area where we can support intensively, children where we know they may struggle initially to access a full time, mainstream curriculum effectively.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding candidate to join our dynamic team at the forefront of change and to make a real difference to our drive to continue to raise standards across the Academy. If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we would love to hear from you.

Joseph Leckie Academy is a vibrant, exciting and innovative mixed 11-18 Academy being graded as “Good” across all areas by Ofsted (October 2021). The Academy has remained as one of the top non-selective secondary schools for progress in Walsall based on validated results and is a great place to work.

We pride ourselves on our high expectations of all learners. This creates a calm learning environment where teachers can teach and students can learn as was clearly supported by the feedback from Ofsted. We offer a highly supportive environment and are committed to ensuring outstanding teaching, behaviour, progress and achievement. Staff are proud to work in our Academy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding candidate to join our dynamic team at the forefront of change and to make a real difference to our drive to continue to raise standards across the Academy. If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we would love to hear from you.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information and a tour around the SEND Faculty and Academy. Please liaise with Mrs Morgan to arrange this through the email below.

We can offer you:

• Friendly and supportive staff across the Academy.
• Excellent support and professional development opportunities and pathways for progression, for example our own in-house CPD programmes for different levels as well as external programmes.
• A well established and supportive Induction programme for all staff at all levels which TA’s are welcome to join.
• A well-established, experienced and dedicated SEND, pastoral and senior leadership team.
• Supportive, fun, dedicated, creative and talented colleagues across the Academy and a high focus on pastoral care and inclusion.
• A high focus on staff well-being with staff social events, well-being counsellor, staff access to weights / cardio facility, well-being coordinator for staff, monthly breakfasts, employee assistance programme and much more…
• A large and expanding Academy at the forefront of change and growth, with high standards and an ambitious desire to better the lives of our students and impact further on our wider community.
• The opportunity to be at the forefront of change in this new provision/initiative and make a real difference to the lives of children.

You will have:

• Practical skills and expertise as outlined in the Job description including L2-3 TA qualification – or other relevant experience that would support outstanding behaviour and inclusion practices.
• GCSE Maths and English at least at grade 4 or equivalent
• A passion and vision for working with students in their personal, social and emotional needs as well as their academic development
• The ability to stimulate curiosity, interest and enjoyment in learning
• Confidence in dealing with students across different age ranges particularly Key Stage 3 and 4
• Creative skills and a professional approach
• The determination to support in raising student achievement
• Team-working skills
• Good inter-personal and communication skills with students, colleagues and parents
• Experience of supporting students one-to one and/or small groups independently
• Experience of supporting students with cognition and learning needs, or behaviour, emotional and well-being activities and programmes.
• Experience of working with primary/secondary age students and supporting subject knowledge in a variety of subjects as a TA would be an advantage to support students when they are in and beyond the based in mainstream subjects.
• Team skills and the ability to work independently.
• Outstanding inter-personal and communication skills with students, colleagues and parents.
• A clear understanding of the importance of Safeguarding.

Please complete an application form. In addition, see the attached job description and person specification and address this in your letter as well as the question below:

• Explain how your experience, skills and qualities to date have prepared you for this role and what else you feel you could offer the students and our Academy and your vision for Business Studies and the Innovations Faculty and your role within this.

For more information on the role or a visit please contact Mrs A Morgan

Joseph Leckie Academy is an equal opportunities employer and fully committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students and candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications: Monday 23^rd June at 8.00am 2025. However, applications considered upon receipt and the Academy reserve the right to close the position early.

Please send completed applications to Mrs A Morgan. [e-mail]