Vacancy Details
Vacancy Summary
Level 2 SEND Teaching Assistant
Contract Type: Fixed term until August 2026
Salary Range: Grade 3, SCP 7-8
Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment
Working Type: Part time. 27.5 hours, 39 working weeks.
Base: Merlin Top Primary Academy, Braithwaite Avenue, Keighley, BD22 6HZ
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Vacancy Information
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
As a Level 2 SEND Teaching Assistant, you will support children within the academy and you will be devoted to establishing constructive relationships with students. You must be able to work effectively in a team environment and build strong working relationships with colleagues, promoting the vision and values of Northern Education Trust.
Northern Education Trust offers:
- The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
- The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
- The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
- A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
- A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
For more information, please contact Mrs Hayley Buckle on h.buckle@
To apply, go to https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/193602?aisId=12&rmId=3361&src=3
Closing date: Friday 5th September 2025