At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with special educational needs and help them thrive in their learning.
- Company: Join The Dean Academy, known for its inclusive and supportive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to student success and well-being.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your own skills.
- Qualifications: Passion for inclusive education and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 25989 - 26824 £ per year.
Permanent position, 28 hours and 25 minutes per week, term time only including inset days.
Salary: Point 6 - Point 8 £25,989 - £26,824 (FTE) £17,087.74 - £17,636.75 actual
Start Date: As soon as possible
The Dean Academy requires a Teaching Assistant to join our successful SEND team working to support students with special educational needs.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a good knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities, ideally with experience of secondary age students.
- Have a commitment to, and passion for, inclusive practice across the curriculum.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with our young people in an engaging way to maximise their learning and champion their progress.
- Have the ability to empathise but move students forward.
- Be highly organised and adaptable, with an enthusiastic and positive approach.
- Have the desire to learn new skills and be ambitious for their own professional and career development.
At The Dean Academy we offer a broad and challenging curriculum to enable all students to gain a deep knowledge and understanding of the world around them. We are proud of our inclusive approach, which is informed by the principle that a stimulating and personalised education is an entitlement for every child.
This was recognised in the recent Ofsted report where the school was praised for promoting an inclusive ethos working with families and external professionals to support students’ needs.
The Athelstan Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks. As the role includes working with children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must, therefore, disclose all spent and unspent convictions. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview. Please also be aware that you will be subject to an online check and that you may be questioned about the findings of such a check at your interview.
We are a flexible working employer, and we are willing to make any reasonable adjustments you require during your interview so please ask us.
Closing Date: Monday 30th November 2026, 12 Noon. Interview date to be confirmed.
Teaching Assistant in Kingswood employer: The Dean Academy
The Dean Academy provides a supportive environment for professionals looking to make a difference in education. With a focus on collaboration and professional growth, employees can expect to engage meaningfully with students and families. The academy values flexible working arrangements and teamwork, making it an attractive place to work.
