Level 1 SEN Teaching Assistant

At Inkersall Spencer Academy we are committed to provide a high-quality learning environment combined with a caring ethos in which each individual achieves their full potential. We place great emphasis upon the development of a broad range of learning skills so that during their time with us our children are able to acquire a love of learning that will last them for a lifetime. We are creative and bold in our learning, with a curriculum shaped around encouraging children to ask searching questions.

In addition to being a highly valued local school, Inkersall Spencer Academy provides a professional learning community for teachers, parents and carers. Working to provide an exemplary education for local children, we partner with local schools, community groups and education providers under the umbrella of The Spencer Academies Trust.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can offer outstanding support for children with Special Educational Needs
• Has a commitment to making a difference to children’s lives
• Has drive, enthusiasm and flexibility
• Has excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
• Has an ability to foster strong relationships with pupils, parents/carers and other professionals
• Shares the Trust’s high aspirations for pupils and staff
• Enjoys being part of a very special and committed team
• Is passionate about education and developing a love of learning in children;
• Has the skills to work collaboratively with the teaching team

Please submit your application by no later than 26th June 2026. Our application deadlines can end earlier, so if you are keen to apply, please add your profile to this vacancy as soon as possible as we will contact you before the closing date.

Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date.

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre- employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.

Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.