SEND Teaching Assistant

E-ACT The Grange School, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4HW

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  14 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £22,500.85 - £23,222.06 Annually (Actual) NJC 5-7

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The Grange

Job Title: Primary/Secondary School Support Role

E‑ACT The Grange School - Every Child, Every Lesson, Every Day

E‑ACT The Grange School is a welcoming and ambitious primary academy in Daventry, committed to broadening horizons and opening hearts, minds, and opportunities for every child. Grounded in a clear and powerful ethos — every child, every lesson, every day — we strive to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and inspired to achieve their very best.

Our school values shape everyday life at The Grange. We offer enriching learning experiences during and beyond the school day, supported by a dedicated staff team who set high expectations and work collaboratively to ensure children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Want to make a difference to young people?

Joining E‑ACT The Grange School means becoming part of a vibrant, child‑centred community. If you are passionate about supporting children, embracing diversity, and helping shape a school where ambition and opportunity flourish, we would love to welcome you to the team.

Discover more at https://thegrangeschool.e-act.org.uk/

We are looking for an enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs to flourish in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Working closely with teachers and SENCOs, you will play a vital role in providing tailored support that enables pupils with special educational needs and disabilities to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. If you are passionate about removing barriers to learning and helping every child achieve success, we would love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), enabling them to access learning and achieve their full potential.
• Work closely with class teachers, the SENCO and other professionals to implement individual education plans (IEPs), EHCP targets and personalised support strategies.
• Deliver targeted interventions and structured learning activities to individuals and small groups.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and behavioural development, promoting confidence, independence and positive relationships.
• Adapt resources and learning activities to meet the diverse needs of pupils and remove barriers to learning.

Pay range:

• SCP 5 - 7: £22,500.85 - £23,222.06
• FTE: £25,583.00 - £26,403.00
• 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Permanent

Qualifications and Skills:

• GCSE C/4 Maths and English (or equivalent)
• A genuine passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and external professionals.
• The ability to adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual pupil needs.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to support pupils in developing positive learning behaviours.

What are we about?

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

Benefits: 

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

 E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

 

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 E-ACT The Grange School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 336 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: E-ACT The Grange School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-grange-school-daventry-daventry

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