Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant
Ravens Academy, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8TZDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 October 2025 at 10am
Date listed
16 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,597.00 - £26,682.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Salary Scale: 12 - 17
Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant job summary
Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant
- NJC Point 12 - 17
- £24,597 to £26,682 actual per annum
- Term time only (39 weeks per year), 37 hours per week
- Fixed term contract - 6 months
Do you believe that every child, every person, is capable of amazing things? So do we!
Do you have a desire to motivate and inspire children? So do We!
Are you enthusiastic, dedicated and hardworking? So Are we!
Come and join our friendly team at Ravens Academy, as a Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant, supporting the learning of individual pupils within the classroom in all subjects as directed by the Class Teacher / SENCO.
About you:-
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to provide support for students with complex needs who have an Education, Health and Care Plan. The Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant will ensure that students can integrate as fully as possible in the activities undertaken by other children in the class and make progress with their individualised targets. Duties will include running specific programmes and activities to assist the pupil’s individual learning and social needs. The Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant will be responsible for implementing the targets on the pupil’s Individual Plan in liaison with the class teacher and SENCO. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a friendly team.
The successful candidate will have successful experience of dealing with the complex needs of SEND children and creating and adapting resources to support the needs and inclusion of children with SEND and those with complex needs. This role requires, a grade C/4 or above in English and Maths and a level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
Candidates must have excellent communication skills, be flexible and have the ability to relate well to children and adults. 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 us:
Ravens is an incredible Academy which belongs to the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies. We believe that every child, every person, is capable of many amazing things. At Ravens Academy we strive to ensure that all pupils and staff are the best they can be, we are passionate about our pupils reaching their potential.
Ravens is about teamwork and about forming binding, positive relationships built on mutual trust. Children thrive here in a happy and nurturing environment. Our staff encourage a love of learning and work closely with parents to create a sharing community where all feel a sense of belonging.
About Academy Transformation Trust
We are proud to be a part of the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies whose mission is to transform the 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.
What’s in it for you?
Access to continuous personal development programs. A bespoke platform supporting colleague welfare and benefits, including pension scheme, employee assistance program (EAP), recognition and reward scheme, cycle to work scheme and discounts on many major high street brands.
To learn more and apply online, please see our application pack for more information and visit our careers page.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 07 October 2025, 09.00am
Interview date: To be confirmed.
Ravens 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 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.
Further information about the job
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 2024. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Ravens Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 302 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Ravens Academy website
On behalf of all the staff at Ravens Academy, I would like to welcome you and I hope that you enjoy learning more about the school whilst you are browsing.
Ravens is an incredible Academy which belongs to the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies. We believe that every child, every person, is capable of many amazing things. It is therefore vital that we give our children as many different experiences as possible to ensure they are well equipped to succeed in today’s rapidly changing society.
Our curriculum is carefully designed with the children’s specific needs and interests in mind. It is built on the firm foundations of providing our children with excellent English and Maths skills. As a school, we also seek to expand our pupils’ current reality by broadening their horizons, enabling them to realise that there is a wider world out there and encouraging them to be aspirational.
We are committed to helping our pupils make links across themes and subject disciplines, by providing a cohesive learning journey. We believe the curriculum should be connected in a meaningful way, evidencing clear progression and should demonstrate a consistent approach throughout school.
Our expectations are consistently high; not just of us as educators but of the children and families that join together to constitute a vibrant learning community.
Ravens is about teamwork and about forming binding, positive relationships built on mutual trust. Children thrive here in a happy and nurturing environment. Our staff encourage a love of learning and work closely with parents to create a sharing community where all feel a sense of belonging.
Our children are polite and friendly. Visitors to the school often comment on the friendly and welcoming environment that characterises our community.
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