17 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    Pending completion of pre-employment checks

  • Closing date

    26 June 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    9 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Grade 3 (SCP 6 - 11) £25,989 - £28,142

Additional allowances

8% SEN allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for


We’reseekingan experienced and inspiringteaching assistantwho:

  • Is passionate about inclusion and SEND provision

  • Understands the barriers to learning that children with special educational needs may face and be able to use effective strategies to support them  

  • Is able torelate well to children withadditionalneeds, supporting them to regulate their feelings and emotions

  • Leads by example and motivateschildren and colleagues

  • Is creative, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement

  • Is ready to take on a rewarding challenge with real impact

  • Has anNVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience    

  • HasLiteracy and Numeracy skills equivalent to Level 1 of the National Qualification & Credit Framework   

  • CompletedDepartment for Education Teaching Assistant Induction Programme (or to complete within first term)   

  • Hasa full and relevant qualification accepted by the Department for Education (DfE) to work in anearly yearssetting 

  • Hasa secure knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Statutory Framework.  

  • Displaysgood understanding of a child’s development and learning.   

  • Has experience of developing learning resources that scaffold and support learning  

  • Demonstrates effective communication skills to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers   

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

  • Professional development opportunities

  • National terms and Conditions

  • Supportive and friendly team who value collaboration

  • Flexible PPA time for Teachers

  • Up to 34 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)

  • Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme

  • StaffWellbeingProgramme

  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

  • Flexible working

  • FreeEyeCareVouchers

  • FreeAnnualFluVaccination

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

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

The Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

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

About Northmoor Academy

School type
Academies, None, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
365 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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School location

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