SEN Teaching Assistant

Ash Field Academy; Leicester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking (Limited spaces)

Annual incremental pay increases

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Eyecare voucher

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts

Gym discount

DSP/Trust community

Job summary

Ash Field Academy in Leicester is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant on a permanent basis. The role focuses on planning and delivering specialist support for pupils with SEN and disabilities, enabling access to curriculum with appropriate modifications.

Ideal candidates will have NVQ level 2 or equivalent, TA awards, and relevant GCSEs, with experience of working with children. The post is term-time with a 6-month probation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification, TA awards, English/Maths GCSE (A*-C or 9-4)
• Level 2 Basic Skills Literacy, CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Child Care and Education
• Experience working with children in relevant age group
• Ability to plan work and exercise initiative and independent action

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide specialist support to pupils with identified disabilities and SEN to access a broad and balanced curriculum
• Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment using specialist knowledge
• Support parents to understand their children's needs and provide sound advice regarding their child’s education
• Provide supervision to individuals or groups in various settings and monitor conduct and behaviour

Skills

Plan and differentiate learning

Relate well to adults and children

Initiative and independent action

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Teaching Assistant awards

GCSE English/Maths A*-C (or 9-4)

Level 2 Basic Skills Literacy

CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Child Care and Education

Job description

EmployerAsh Field AcademyLocationLeicester, LeicestershireContract TypePermanentHoursFull Time, Part TimeSalary£26,832.00 - £28,146.00 Annually (FTE)Posted11th September 2026Start DateAs Soon As PossibleEpires21st September 2026 11:59 PMContract TypePermanentStart DateAs Soon As PossibleJob ID1573606Job ReferenceAF88Start DateAs Soon As PossibleContract Type :PermanentJob ID: 1573606SEN Teaching Assistant role (permanent) available at Ash Field AcademySalary : Grade 7 Pay Point 11-14 (FTE salary £26,832 - £28,146 per annum)Approimate Starting Salary £ 18,613.46 per annumHours: 30 hours per week ;39 weeks per year (Term Time only plus INSET days)Appointment will be subject to Discovery Academy Trust pay and conditionsAppointment subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period-Why Choose Ash Field Academy?Ash Field provides an outstanding education for our pupils and our values (Trust, Respect, Aspiration, Collaboration and Kindness) underpin everyday life. Our school motto is ‘Reach for Success’ and this is apparent with everything that we do. I am honoured to lead such a fantastic school where we are determined to support both children and staff as well as our school community in fulfilling their individual goals.Our Achievements to dateRated 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.