Teaching Assistant (SEND Unit)

Northbrook Primary Academy, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2GB

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  16 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) £18,459.20 - £19,048.49 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant (SEND Unit) job summary

At an exciting time in the School’s and Trust’s journey, we are delighted to offer the opportunity for a Teaching

Assistant to join our caring and ambitious staff team here at Northbrook Primary Academy, working within our growing

SEND Unit, Thrive, for children with Special Educational Needs, specifically speech, language and communication.

Our SEND Unit is a nurturing and inclusive environment designed to meet the needs of pupils with a range of additional

learning needs, enabling them to thrive both academically and personally. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our

developing provision, shaping practice and making a real difference to children’s lives.

All of our staff at Northbrook are ambitious for our children and are driven to ensure that they receive the very best

education possible, in a calm, supportive and inspiring environment. We are leaving no stone unturned in our drive to raise

standards and to provide all our pupils with the experiences and outcomes they deserve.

We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic about supporting children with SEND, and who understands the

importance of personalised approaches to learning. The successful candidate will be committed to helping children make

the best possible progress not only academically, but also in their communication, social interaction, self-regulation, and

independence. Our core aim is to equip all children with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to thrive—both

within our school and beyond. Pupils benefit from a range of tailored learning opportunities that promote their academic,

emotional and personal development.

Our core aim is to provide children with the skills, knowledge, attitudes and confidence necessary to make informed

choices for themselves and to become independent, resilient learners. Children in our SEND Unit will experience a broad

range of learning opportunities that promote academic progress, personal growth and emotional well-being.

This position is full time permanent. Working 31.25 hours per week plus INSET Monday to Friday 8:30am until 3:15pm.

Please see attached job advert pack for more information.

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 Northbrook Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 185 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Northbrook Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/northbrook-primary-academy

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