Level 3 Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Orton Wistow Primary School; England; On-site; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in the UK is seeking a passionate Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join their team. The role involves supporting a small group of children with special educational needs (SEND), focusing on enhancing their social, emotional, and academic development. Candidates should have a good educational background, especially in English and Maths, and the ability to foster resilience and independence in students. The position offers a nurturing environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths.
• Kindness and empathy towards students and colleagues.
• Skilled at developing children's self-esteem and motivation.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students.
• Assist with the development and implementation of IEPs.
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to the Teacher on student achievement.

Skills

Empathy towards students

Understanding of numeracy and literacy development

Motivational skills

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths

Job description

VACANCY FOR LEVEL 3 TEACHING ASSISTANT

(SEND)

Orton Wistow Primary School

Salary:

Meridian Trust support staff

Grade 6, Point 7

£16453 (Annual actual salary)

Hours of work:

27.5 Hours a week

38 Weeks a year

Join Our Dedicated Team and Make a Lasting Difference

We’re seeking a talented, passionate practitioner to become a key part of our small, nurturing Appropriate Provision Unit. As one of just three specialist TAs, you’ll work closely with a group of six incredible children with SEND, supporting their individual needs and helping them grow every day.

In this unique role, you’ll help shape a provision designed to build children’s social and emotional confidence while developing their speech, language and communication skills—empowering them to truly engage with their learning.

Our children follow an engagement-model curriculum, blending holistic, exploratory experiences with moments of more formal learning when appropriate. If you’re committed, creative and ready to make a meaningful impact in a warm, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

• Encourage and promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students
• Assist with the development and implementation of IEPs
• Liaise with specialist services on behalf of individual students, e.g., educational psychologists, and speech therapists, by agreement with the Class Teacher
• Monitor and evaluate students’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to the Teacher on student achievement, progress, and other matters, e.g., IEPs

The ideal candidate

• Good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths
• Understanding of the education system
• Understanding of phonics, numeracy, and literacy development
• Skilled at developing children’s self-esteem and motivation so that they become resilient, independent learners
• Kindness and empathy towards students and colleagues

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit our benefits page.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 32 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications is: 5th December 2025

Interview to take place on: Week commencing 9th December 2025

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.