Physical and Sensory Support Lead - Teaching Assistant

Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5HS

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12,757.00 - £13,391.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 4 Points 11-14 (£28,142 - £29,540 FTE)

Physical and Sensory Support Lead - Teaching Assistant job summary

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

About the Role

OIEA is an inclusive Academy seeking to appoint a passionate and experienced Physical and Sensory Support Lead. To lead and coordinate the provision for students with physical and/or sensory needs across the school. The post‑holder will work collaboratively with the SENCO, external professionals and teaching staff to ensure that students with physical, visual, auditory or multisensory needs receive high‑quality support that enables full access to the curriculum, promotes independence and enhances wellbeing.

This role is part time 19.5 hours per week, term time only. Working hours to be discussed at interview.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of interventions for students with physical and sensory needs.
• Coordinate support and contribute to personalised provision plans (PIP/EHCP targets).
• Act as the key link for external specialists (e.g., physiotherapists, occupational therapists, mobility specialists, VI/HI services).
• Support staff training on physical and sensory strategies, equipment use and safe practice.
• Model best practice for supporting pupils with physical/sensory access needs.
• Provide targeted 1:1 and small‑group support to students with physical, visual, hearing, or multisensory impairments.
• Implement physiotherapy, sensory circuits, or OT programmes under the guidance of specialist professionals.

About the Academy

OIEA is an inclusive Academy, and our success to date is due to the fact we live and breathe our CARE values of Courage, Ambition, Respect and Excellence. These values help to determine our strong culture and create a climate in which every member of the school community is able to develop and improve. We are relentlessly positive and passionately care about the community that we serve.

About you

The successful candidate will have Level 3 or 4 Teaching Assistant qualification or be willing to work towards this qualification. It is essential to have experience working with children and young people, we encourage a diverse range of applicants who are committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment and who are passionate about helping all students succeed.

Why Work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive

• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve

• Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities

• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

We offer a competitive package of benefits for our staff including:

• A network of exceptional support staff, teachers, middle and senior leaders
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The opportunity to achieve career development through excellent CPD opportunities (at a trust and school level)
• Access to Vivup platform for lifestyle savings, cycle to work scheme, and employee assistance programme

To apply for the role please submit an application form via the link above. Please note that CVs are not accepted.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit please email k.meakin@oiea.co.uk who will facilitate.

Closing date for applications: 9am on 20th February 2026.

Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

All of our academy policies can be found here: policies

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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.

About Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 972 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormiston-ilkeston-enterprise-academy

This is an exciting time to be joining our Academy. Our latest building houses the English, science and mathematics departments in state-of-the-art facilities. Our Academy is a vibrant and friendly place to teach, with 980 students currently on roll between 11-16 yrs.

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