Key Role Information

Salary
£11644
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
13/07/2026 09:30
Interview
TBC
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
L.E.A.D Support Payscale - Banded | SCP 3 - SCP 7
Department
Teaching Assistants
Key stage
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
15.50
Weeks per year
45.198
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Waddington All Saints Academy, part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join our committed team to support children with additional needs. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing, and development, helping every child to reach their full potential.


Key responsibilities:

  1. Helping to create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
  2. Promoting independence, confidence, and resilience in pupils
  3. Supporting pupils with additional needs
  4. Assisting with classroom organisation and administrative tasks
  5. Supporting an an individual pupil where need arises.


We are looking for someone who:

  1. experience working with children with additional needs
  2. Has a genuine passion for working with children
  3. Is patient, caring, and committed to inclusion
  4. Has good literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
  5. Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
  6. Works well as part of a team and shows initiative


In return, we offer:

  1. A welcoming and supportive academy community
  2. Training and development opportunities, including access to apprenticeship pathways and professional qualifications
  3. The chance to make a real difference to children’s education and lives


Waddington All Saints Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Qualifications

Good numeracy/literacy skillsessential
TA1 qualification or equivalent or relevant experiencedesirable

Waddington All Saints Academy

Debi Markham

debi.markham@manor-farm-academy.co.uk

5a
The Ropewalk
Nottingham

NG1 5DU

Safeguarding Information

L.E.A.D Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


L.E.A.D Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.