Teaching Assistant - Level 3 (SEN) at Djanogly Strelley Academy

Djanogly Strelley Academy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive network of professionals

Professional development opportunities

Caring, inclusive organisation

Employee benefits for health and well‑

Job summary

Djanogly Strelley Academy is seeking a caring Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in an inclusive primary school setting. You will assist with personal care, promote wellbeing, and help pupils access learning safely and with dignity.

You will work closely with teaching and SEN staff to promote independence, safeguarding, and strong relationships within the school community.

Qualifications

• Willingness to support pupils with additional needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.
• Ability to promote positive behaviour and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning in small groups or 1:1.
• Assist with personal care and emotional wellbeing.
• Support classroom routines and prepare learning resources.
• Promote independence and safeguarding within a supportive environment.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Compassionate

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 3

Job description

About this Role

Acorns is a purpose-built focused provision unit for children with autism aged 5-11. Our provision offers a calm and enriching environment for all children and we are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate educators to join our growing team.

A Teaching Assistant Level 3 supports pupils' learning while also helping to look after their wellbeing throughout the school day. They work with individuals or small groups to reinforce lesson content, encourage positive behaviour, and keep children engaged, while also helping them feel safe, settled, and cared for. They assist with classroom routines, prepare resources, and notice how pupils are coping both academically and emotionally so the teacher can plan next steps.

Who we're looking for

Djanogly Strelley Academy is seeking a caring and committed Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs. The role includes providing personal care, supporting physical and emotional wellbeing, and helping pupils access learning safely and with dignity. Working closely with teaching and SEN staff, the Level 3 Teaching Assistant will play a key role in promoting independence, inclusion and safeguarding within a supportive school environment.

About Djanogly Strelley Academy

Djanogly StrelleyAcademy is a warm, community-focused primary school committed to providing an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to thrive.With a strong emphasis on high-quality teaching, positive relationships, and enriching learning experiences, the academy works closely with families to support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.

Why Join Tapestry?

As part of our Trust, you'll benefitfrom:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

This is your chance to be part ofsomething special. Help us shape thefuture and make a lasting impact.

Tapestry Learning Partnership iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulatedwork with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an EnhancedDBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.