Teaching Assistant Level 1 - Lakelands Academy

We are hoping to recruit a successful candidate to the following position

Teaching Assistant Level 1

Salary:
Grade 4 - Scale Point 5 £ 25,583 per annum pro rata

Actual Salary: £14,453 per annum

Hours of Work: 25 hours per week, term time only

Contract Term:
Permanent

Commencement Date:
September 2026

We are looking for a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team to work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers in the whole planning cycle and the management and preparation of resources. The successful candidates will work with a range of students aged 11-16 years with special education needs and will be responsible for implementing a related personal programme.

We are seeking applications from individuals who:

• Have experience of working with children with SEN.
• Have good communication skills and the ability to relate well to students, staff and parents.
• Have the ability to supervise students effectively both in and out of school in line with the academy behaviour policy.
• Are willing to develop skills with further training.
• Can demonstrate patience and firmness with students.
• Are flexible and reliable and can demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm and commitment.

The post holder will comply with safeguarding policies and procedure and be able to recognise safeguarding signs, report any disclosures & safeguarding concerns immediately to the DSL and monitor students’ safety at all times.

This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). It is a criminal offence to knowingly apply to work with children when disqualified. Applicants should be aware that, as part of our safer recruitment due diligence, we might undertake online searches.