Teaching Assistant - Level 3 (SEN)

Djanogly Strelley Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 6JZ

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  20 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,736.00 - £28,475.00 Annually (FTE) Level 3 Teaching Assistant PayScale: £23,094 - £24,596 pro rata (£26,736 - £28,475 FTE)

Teaching Assistant - Level 3 (SEN) job summary

Acorns is a purpose-built focused provision unit for children with autism aged 5-11. Our provision offers a calm and enriching environment for all children and we are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate educators to join our growing team.

A Teaching Assistant Level 3 supports pupils’ learning while also helping to look after their wellbeing throughout the school day. They work with individuals or small groups to reinforce lesson content, encourage positive behaviour, and keep children engaged, while also helping them feel safe, settled, and cared for. They assist with classroom routines, prepare resources, and notice how pupils are coping both academically and emotionally so the teacher can plan next steps.

Who we're looking for

Djanogly Strelley Academy is seeking a caring and committed Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs. The role includes providing personal care, supporting physical and emotional wellbeing, and helping pupils access learning safely and with dignity. Working closely with teaching and SEN staff, the Level 3 Teaching Assistant will play a key role in promoting independence, inclusion and safeguarding within a supportive school environment.

About Djanogly Strelley Academy

Djanogly Strelley Academy is a warm, community‑focused primary school committed to providing an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. With a strong emphasis on high‑quality teaching, positive relationships, and enriching learning experiences, the academy works closely with families to support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development.

Why Join Tapestry?

As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.

Tapestry Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.

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 Djanogly Strelley Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 386 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Djanogly Strelley Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/djanogly-strelley-academy

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