Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant

Caldmore Primary Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3RH

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  28 February 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,619.00 - £26,284.00 Annually (Actual)

Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant job summary

NJC Scale Points 14-18

Actual Salary: £24,619-£26,284

FTE: £28,624-£30,559 FTE per annum

Full Time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Term time only- 39 weeks per year

Closing date: Friday 28 February 2025, 09:00am

Interview Date: Wednesday, 05 March 2025

Are you looking for a fantastic new opportunity?

Caldmore Primary Academy are looking to appoint a 1-year fixed term Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant who strives to share their passion for education with our students and join our dedicated team to uphold the Academy’s vision and values.

We are seeking to appoint an organised and committed individual to provide support for a pupil with special educational needs who has an Educational, Health and Care Plan. The Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant will ensure that the pupil can integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by the other children in the class and make progress with their individual targets.

The successful candidate will join an academy which is dynamic and inspiring, creating a culture of outstanding success amongst our students. As a key member of the team, you will run specific programmes and activities to assist the pupil’s individual learning needs. The Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant will be responsible for implementing the targets on the pupil’s individual plans in liaison with the class teacher and SENCO. The appointed candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues and will be supported by a strong SLT.

Previous experience of working with children with a variety of SEND needs such as autism, speech and language difficulties, dyslexia, trauma, anxiety, adverse childhood experiences and other mental health needs is essential. You will hold a level 3 Teaching and Learning qualification or equivalent and have demonstrable experience of supporting outstanding teaching and learning.

We welcome applications from ambitious candidates, keen to make a difference who have a genuine passion and belief in the potential of every student.

About Caldmore Primary Academy

Caldmore Primary is a learning community in which everybody wants to continuously improve and has a duty to help others to do so. There is a relentless pursuit by all staff to create a happy, respectful and purposeful learning environment. Our motto, ‘Aspire, Believe, Achieve’, is central to the inclusivity of the academy; there are strong, nurturing relationships between staff and pupils and an unswerving commitment to help all of our children fulfil their potential.

The image of the rainbow in our school badge depicts the way in which we are all unique, but in the most important ways, we are very much the same. Caldmore Primary Academy serves a richly diverse community, with around 30 different languages being spoken by children who join us from all around the world. All pupils, regardless of their starting points or backgrounds, are supported and challenged to be the very best that they can be.

The combination of high expectations, an engaging and tailored curriculum and a dedicated, highly skilled team combine to create an ambitious academy that continuously strives for excellence. It is an absolute privilege to work with such wonderful pupils and staff every day.

In return, you can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.

We are proud to be a part of the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies whose mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.

To learn more and apply online, please see our application pack for more information and visit our careers page.

Closing date for applications: Friday 28 February 2025 – 09.00am

Interview date: Wednesday 05 March 2025

Caldmore Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2024. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.

Commitment to safeguarding

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2023. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.

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About Caldmore Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 455 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Caldmore Primary Academy website (opens in new tab)
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Welcome to Caldmore Primary Academy!

Caldmore Primary is a learning community in which everybody wants to continuously improve, is expected to continuously improve and has a duty to help others to do so. There is a relentless pursuit by all staff to create a happy, respectful and purposeful learning environment. Our motto, ‘Aspire, Believe, Achieve’, is central to the inclusivity of the academy; there are strong, nurturing relationships between staff and pupils and an unswerving commitment to help all of our children fulfil their potential. The image of the rainbow in our school badge depicts the way in which we are all unique, but in the most important ways, we are very much the same. Caldmore Primary Academy serves a richly diverse community, with around 30 different languages being spoken by children who join us from all around the world. All pupils, regardless of their starting points or backgrounds, are supported and challenged to be the very best that they can be. The combination of high expectations, an engaging and tailored curriculum and a dedicated, highly skilled team combine to create an ambitious academy that continuously strives for excellence. It is an absolute privilege to work with such wonderful pupils and staff every day.

If you need any further information regarding our work at Caldmore, please do not hesitate to call our dedicated team on 01922 721359 or email at CPA-postbox@attrust.org.uk.

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