SEN Teaching Assistant

Eteach UK Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Annual incremental pay increases

Defined benefit pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Eyecare voucher

Cycle to work scheme

Retail discounts

Gym discount

Job summary

Ash Field Academy in Leicester is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide specialist support to pupils with identified disabilities and SEN. You will adapt activities under supervision to help pupils access a broad curriculum.

The role involves monitoring progress, liaising with parents, and supporting teachers. The school offers development opportunities, free parking, and a supportive Discovery Schools Trust environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification (e.g., Teaching Assistant awards, English/Maths GCSE A*-C or 9-4).
• Experience working with children of the relevant age group.
• Knowledge and understanding of at least one area of learning (e.g., English, Maths, Science, SEN).

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide specialist support to pupils with identified disabilities, SEN, sensory impairments, to access a broad and balanced curriculum.
• Assess, record, and report on development, progress, and attainment with specialist knowledge.
• Support parents to understand their children’s needs and provide sound advice regarding their education.
• Provide supervision to individuals or groups in various settings, including school and pupils’ home environments.
• Differentiate activities to enable pupils to access the curriculum under supervision.

Skills

Experience with children

Planning & initiative

Interpersonal skills

Learning area knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2

GCSE English/Maths A*-C

Child Care & Education

Job description

EmployerAsh Field AcademyLocationLeicester, LeicestershireContract TypePermanentHoursFull Time, Part TimeSalary£27,717.00 - £29,076.00 (Annually) FTEPosted28th October 2026Start DateAs Soon As PossibleEpires9th December 2026 11:59 PMContract TypePermanentStart DateAs Soon As PossibleJob ID1581713Job ReferenceAF88Start DateAs Soon As PossibleContract Type :PermanentJob ID: 1581713Rated Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ July 2024“Ash Field Academy is an inspirational school. All pupils at the school have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They face considerable barriers to their learning and development” - OFSTEDMain Duties and Responsibilities:Plan and provide specialist support to pupils with identified disabilities, SEN, sensory impairments, and comple needs to access a broad and balanced curriculum by modifying and adapting learning activities as appropriate.Support the special education and personal social wellbeing of pupils by adapting and differentiating activities to enable them to access the curriculum under the direction and guidance of teachers or advisory staff.Assess, record, and report on development, progress, and attainment using detailed specialist knowledge.Support parents to understand their children’s comple needs and provide sound advice regarding their child’s education.Provide appropriate supervision to individuals or groups in various settings, including school, pupils' home environments, or units, monitoring their conduct and behaviour.We Are Looking For Someone Who Has:NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification (e.g., Teaching Assistant awards, English/Maths GCSE (A*-C or 9-4), Level 2 Basic Skills Literacy, CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Child Care and Education).Eperience working with children of the relevant age group.Knowledge and understanding of at least one area of learning (e.g., English, Maths, Science, SEN, Early Years, and KS 3 Strategy for literacy or numeracy).Ability to plan work and eercise initiative and independent action.Ability to relate well to adults and children, understanding their learning difficulties and needs.Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to support your application.What We Offer:Support for continuous professional developmentOpportunities to visit other organisations for professional learningHighly committed and motivated teamA role that makes a real difference while having funFree car parking (Limited spaces)Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale rangeA defined benefit pension schemeEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Employee self-service portalEyecare voucher schemeCycle to work schemeRetail discountsDental supportGym discountBe part of a wider community within the Discovery Schools TrustEcellent opportunities for personal and career developmentSupport from an established Central Services TeamMore About Discovery Schools TrustDiscovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes ecellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning ecellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.Please note: Interviews for this position may be conducted earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly to ensure consideration and increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.AIWhile we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and epect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.