SEN Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Permanent Post
Starting: ASAP
Netherhall
Mead is a well‑resourced special school for pupils aged 4–19 with severe and
profound multiple learning difficulties, part of The Mead Educational Trust. We
are committed to ensuring every pupil achieves their very best—because “together we make a positive
difference.”
We
are proud of our warm and inclusive school community and are seeking to appoint
a dedicated and compassionate Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our
team.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside teachers and other professionals to support pupils in accessing learning,, developing communication and independence skills, and achieving their individual outcomes.
We
are looking for a caring and committed practitioner who puts pupils at the
heart of their work and shares our high expectations for every young person.
The successful candidate will be flexible, resilient and able to build positive
relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
This
is an opportunity to join a skilled and supportive team committed to delivering
high-quality provision and ensuring that every pupil is valued, included and
encouraged to reach their full potential.
Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 training days).
Salary: Grade Band 6, Points
15 - 18 , £25,309 - £27,185
(actual salary)
The successful candidate will have good basic
education. English and Maths (grade 4 or C and above) or equivalent. Evidence of relevant qualifications: NNEB/BTEC/NVQ Level 3 or higher.
Previous experience of working as a Teaching
Assistant is desirable
but not essential.
If you feel you possess the qualities as per the job specification and are passionate
about working alongside pupils with
SEND then everyone at Netherhall would like to hear from you. We warmly welcome and encourage
prospective applicants to visit us and get a real feel of our school community.
Closing date: Monday, 28th September 2026 at 9.00am
Interview date: Friday, 9th October 2026
The successful applicant will need to undertake an
Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS check. Applicants will also be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include a declaration
that neither they, nor anyone who lives in the same household, is a
disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018 as
well as other necessary checks.
Online checks will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates in line with KCSIE recommendations.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Applicants who will be undertaking early and/or later years childcare (or the management of such childcare) will be required to complete a declaration that neither they, nor anyone who lives in the same household, is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018.