Teaching Assistant (SEND Unit)

Northbrook Primary Academy, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2GB

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 September 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) 18459.20-19048.49 Actual

Teaching Assistant (SEND Unit) job summary

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 a unique opportunity to be part of a 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 part time, permanent and term time only plus inset days. Working 31.25 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:30am until 3:15pm.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please complete our online application form in full, along with a personal statement to support your application, outlining the relevant experience you can bring to Northbrook Primary Academy.

We strongly recommend that you contact the school to arrange a visit to Northbrook.

Applications should be submitted by 9am, Monday 12th October.

Successful candidates at this stage will be invited for an observation and interview on Friday 16th October.

If you require any further information, please contact our Operations Manager, e.borg@northbrookpa.org, 01772 421 599.

SAFEGUARDING

Endeavour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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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