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SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant 

Lakeside Primary Academy · Derby · Derby

Job description

We welcome applications from excellent practitioners who have: 

  • An NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience 

  • Excellent classroom practice and are able to lead a room and adapt provision to meet need. 

  • Experience and expertise in supporting pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and those with a diagnosis of autism. 

  • Experience in delivering bespoke, nurturing curricula for pupils who may be working below age-related expectation and require personalised learning pathways. 

  • The ability to support and develop communication-friendly and emotionally supportive environments. 

  • The ability to adapt provision for pupils with SEND and EAL, ensuring inclusive and high-quality learning experiences. 

  • The ability to share learning with others, helping colleagues to develop their skills and understanding

  • The ability to provide nurturing environments for all pupils, with experience of working with pupils with SEMH needs.

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About this school

Lakeside Primary Academy

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated
Pupils
615
Avg teacher salary
£47,701
Pupil:teacher ratio
21.1:1
Academy trust
THE HARMONY TRUST LTD

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Derby, Derby, DE24 8UY

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Salary
Grade 6 SCP 23-27 (£34,434 - £38,220 per annum, pro-rata)  
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
24 June 2026
Closing date
7 July 2026

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