L3 SEND Teaching Assistant

Pennyman Primary Academy, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS3 0QS

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: NJC Point From SCP 12 to SCP 15 (FTE £29,542 - £31,015), pro-rata (£26,177 - £27,482)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a dedicated teaching assistant, who is proactive, enthusiastic, energetic and reliable. As a Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside the class teacher, helping pupils to get the most out of their learning and supporting individuals or groups of pupils.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children, can remain calm and positive, and has strong communication and interpersonal skills. We are looking for someone who can be a role model to our children and support them in being successful.

What the school offers its staff

Pennyman Primary Academy is a thriving, inclusive learning community for 410 pupils from Nursery to Year 6. Pennyman Primary Academy is a larger than average sized primary school. It is a mainstream academy with a specialist designated unit for children with complex physical and medical needs and associated communication and learning needs. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant, Unit Provision, to join our academy team.

What the Trust will provide the successful candidate with:

• A workplace where all staff are valued and treated with respect as outlined within the Trust’s Diamond Standards
• A passionate, enthusiastic and supportive Leadership Team
• A listening and learning organisation where all staff are encouraged to be curious and share ideas for the Trust/academies/team to improve
• Hard working, committed and dedicated staff who strive to gain the best outcomes for all children across the Trust’s academies
• Dedicated approach to children’s learning to encourage them all to be the best they can be
• Career enhancement opportunities within areas of interest as well as supporting ongoing professional development and training specific to job role
• Dedicated line manager to discuss work streams and capacity
• Free access to the Trust’s Wellbeing offer, which includes counselling, access to GP, Mindfulness and so much more.
• Free parking
• Enrolment into the local government pension scheme
• All support contracts are employed on National Joint Council (NJC) for local government services (also known as Green book)
• Benefits of the Trust’s Staff Charter which can be found at TVED Staff Charter.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

All staff must adhere to the Trust’s safeguarding training (appropriate for job role) including policies, procedures, latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and Working Together to Safeguard Children DfE 2018.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

PPA401 Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Unit Provision.pdf - 383 KB (opens in new tab)

About Pennyman Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 408 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Pennyman Primary Academy website
• Email address: pennyman@tved.org.uk
• Phone number: 01642314750
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pennyman-primary-academy

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