Teaching AssistantEDV/2026/OIEA/57773

Ormiston Academies Trust; Ilkeston; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Résumé du poste

Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy is seeking a highly motivated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs across cognition, learning and social-emotional development. You will work closely with the SENCO, Support Centre Manager and teaching staff to deliver targeted interventions and liaise with external agencies where required.

The role welcomes applicants with qualifications related to Behaviour Support or Emotional Literacy, and offers opportunities to develop

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with special educational needs
• LA liaison with SENCO and support staff
• Experience with safeguarding and inclusive practice

Responsabilités

• Support cognition and learning for pupils with SEND
• Support social, emotional and mental health needs
• Assist with pupils with communication and interaction challenges
• Liaise with SENCO, Support Centre Manager and external agencies
• Attend meetings and contribute to Education plans

Connaissances

SEN support

Behaviour support

Emotional literacy

Communication

Formation

SEN-related qualifications

Description du poste

About This Role

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

About This Role

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people. At Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy, we are looking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Teaching Assistant to work with pupils who have special educational needs. In this role you will support their cognition and learning, social, emotional and mental health needs, communication and interaction challenges or physical and sensory needs and lower literacy ability. We have a range of pupils that require additional support and interventions for them to achieve both emotionally and academically. You will be required to liaise with Support Centre Manager, SENCO, Pastoral and Teaching Staff, attend meetings and work with specialist outside agencies to support the pupils successfully. We welcome applicants with qualifications relating to Behaviour Support, Emotional Literacy or with experience of working with pupils who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in influencing positive learning and life outcomes for our students.

About The Academy

OIEA is an inclusive Academy, and our success to date is due to the fact we live and breathe our CARE values of Courage, Ambition, Respect and Excellence. These values help to determine our strong culture and create a climate in which every member of the school community can develop and improve. We are relentlessly positive and passionately care about the community that we serve. Why Work for Ormiston? Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset. We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning. Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

Benefits

As a staff member at an Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) academy, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional development, personal well-being, and work-life balance. While specific benefits may vary slightly between individual academies, the core offerings across the Trust include:

• A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued
• A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Automatic pay progression
• Generous pension and life cover
• Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through ourbenefitsplatform
• Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.

If you are passionate about your work, enjoys working with young people and is determined to make a real difference to the children, then this could be the role for you.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 3rd July 2026