Physical and Sensory Support Lead - Teaching Assistant in Ilkeston

OIEA is an inclusive Academy seeking to appoint a passionate and experienced Physical and Sensory Support Lead. To lead and coordinate the provision for students with physical and/or sensory needs across the school. The post-holder will work collaboratively with the SENCO, external professionals and teaching staff to ensure that students with physical, visual, auditory or multisensory needs receive high-quality support that enables full access to the curriculum, promotes independence and enhances wellbeing. This role is part time 19.5 hours per week, term time only. Working hours to be discussed at interview.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of interventions for students with physical and sensory needs.
• Coordinate support and contribute to personalised provision plans (PIP/EHCP targets).
• Act as the key link for external specialists (e.g., physiotherapists, occupational therapists, mobility specialists, VI/HI services).
• Support staff training on physical and sensory strategies, equipment use and safe practice.
• Model best practice for supporting pupils with physical/sensory access needs.
• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support to students with physical, visual, hearing, or multisensory impairments.
• Implement physiotherapy, sensory circuits, or OT programmes under the guidance of specialist professionals.

About the Academy

OIEA is an inclusive Academy, and our success to date is due to the fact we live and breathe our CARE values of Courage, Ambition, Respect and Excellence. These values help to determine our strong culture and create a climate in which every member of the school community is able to develop and improve. We are relentlessly positive and passionately care about the community that we serve.

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

The successful candidate will have Level 3 or 4 Teaching Assistant qualification or be willing to work towards this qualification. It is essential to have experience working with children and young people, we encourage a diverse range of applicants who are committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment and who are passionate about helping all students succeed.

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset. We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.

Benefits

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive.
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve.
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities.
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits.
• A network of exceptional support staff, teachers, middle and senior leaders.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to achieve career development through excellent CPD opportunities (at a trust and school level).
• Access to Vivup platform for lifestyle savings, cycle to work scheme, and employee assistance programme.

Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

Safeguarding and Compliance

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children's Barred List. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.