Teaching Assistant
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy, Ilkeston
- Salary
- £21,662.00 - £22,005.00 Annually (Actual) OAT Grade 2 SCP 4-5 £25,185 - £25,583 per annum (FTE) Actual salary based on working term time including training days
- Hours
- full-time
- Closes
- 6 November 2026
- Posted
- 7 September 2026
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From the advert
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
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. At Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy, we are looking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Teaching Assistant to work with pupils who have special educational needs. In this role you will support their cognition and learning, social, emotional and mental health needs, communication and interaction challenges or physical and sensory needs and lower literacy ability. We have a range of pupils that require additional support and interventions for them to achieve both emotionally and academically. You will be required to liaise with Support Centre Manager, SENCO, Pastoral and Teaching Staff, attend meetings and work with specialist outside agencies to support the pupils successfully. We welcome applicants with qualifications relating to Behaviour Support, Emotional Literacy or with experience of working with pupils who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in influencing positive learning and life outcomes for our students. 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 can develop and improve. We are relentlessly positive and passionately care about the community that we serve. Why Work for Ormiston? 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. Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys… As a staff member at an Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) academy, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional development, personal well-being, and work-life balance. While specific benefits may vary slightly between individual academies, the core offerings across the Trust include: If you are passionate about your work, enjoys working with young people and is determined to make a real difference to the children, then this could be the role for you. To apply for the role please apply form via the link above. Please note that CVs are not accepted. For an informal chat or to arrange a visit please email [email protected] who will facilitate. Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 3rd July 2026
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