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.
