Teaching Assistant

Newark Hill Academy; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Hub access

Wellbeing Gateway platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary Sacrifice car scheme

Mental Health First Aider training

CPD & Apprenticeships

Public sector pension

Eye tests & spectacles discount

Family friendly policies

ECT support programme

Savings on childcare

Annual leave

Automatic pay progression

Free parking on site

Job summary

Newark Hill Academy is seeking an enthusiastic SEND support assistant to work with pupils on the Owleries Inclusion Entitlement pathway. You will deliver targeted interventions, build confidence, and help pupils overcome barriers to learning within a caring team.

Joining our inclusion staff, you will collaborate with teachers, the SENDCo, and the wider team to ensure bespoke support, develop independence, and help every child feel valued and successful within our school community.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Ability to tailor interventions to individual needs.
• Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored interventions to pupils with SEND.
• Work with teaching staff, SENDCo and inclusion team to support learning.
• Foster positive relationships and promote pupil independence.

Skills

SEND experience

Interventions planning

Job description

As part of this role, you will work closely with pupils with SEND, providing targeted support through a designated pathway within our Owleries Inclusion Entitlement. You will play a key role in helping children overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence, build independence, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally.

Working alongside teaching staff, the SENDCo, and wider inclusion team, you will deliver tailored interventions, nurture positive relationships, and ensure pupils receive the bespoke support they need to thrive. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about inclusion, understands the importance of meeting individual needs, and is committed to ensuring that every child feels valued, supported, and successful.

About us:

At Newark Hill Academy, we believe that Every Child Matters and Every Moment Counts, and our Owleries Inclusion Entitlement ensures that all pupils receive the right support, at the right time, in the right way.

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• Access to Benefit Hub - the world's largest discount marketplace
• A free Wellbeing Gateway platform and mobile app
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Lease a brand-new or pre-loved hybrid vehicle through our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.