Teaching Assistant Level 3 (SEN)

Djanogly Strelley Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 6JZ

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  19 March 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  5 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,094.00 - £24,596.00 Annually (Actual) Salary based on 37 hours, term time only (39 weeks). FTE salary range is £26,736 to £28,475 per annum.

Teaching Assistant Level 3 (SEN) job summary

About this Role

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. We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate educators to join our growing and supportive team.

Are you a motivated qualified Teaching Assistant passionate about working with children? Do you, like us, always put children at the centre of everything you do? If you're ready for your next challenge, you could be the right person to deliver outstanding learning opportunities for all our fantastic children within the Acorn Focused Provision Unit. We are seeking a Teaching Assistant who is minimum Level 3 qualified. SEN experience is strongly desired for this exciting opportunity, however the right attitude and willingness to learn is essential.

Why Us?

You’ll be joining us at a very exciting time. In January 2026, two strong Trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, came together to form Tapestry Learning Partnership. This new chapter brings incredible opportunities for collaboration and growth. Tapestry’s vision is for every child to succeed and flourish by providing an exceptional educational experience.

We believe in the power of education to transform lives and are proud of our strong sense of community, our commitment to inclusion, and our culture of high expectations. As part of Tapestry Learning Partnership, you’ll benefit from:

A supportive network of like-minded professionals who share a clear vision and values.

High-quality, ongoing professional development for you and your team.

A passionate, committed wider team focused on:

Achieving the highest academic outcomes for all pupils.

Driving social change through education.

Providing exceptional pastoral care and enrichment opportunities.

Bespoke support from the Trust’s central team, tailored to your school’s needs.

Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school that is excited about its future.

For further information, please see the attached candidate pack. Visits to the academy are encouraged! If you wish to arrange a visit, discover more about this exciting opportunity, need any further information or you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact us to arrange a convenient date.

For further details about the Academy and Tapestry Learning Partnership, please view our careers pages on MyNewTerm.

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

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 392 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Djanogly Strelley Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/djanogly-strelley-academy

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