Teaching Assistant with SEND Focus (post 2)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Please see advert text
Advert Start Date:
04/11/2026
Advert End Date:
19/11/2026 09:00
Salary:
£26,427 - £26,847 pro rata
Hours per week:
32.5 hours
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
Dubmire Primary Academy (part of Aim High Academy Trust)
Further Information
TEACHING ASSISTANT WITH SEND FOCUS (LEVEL 2)
FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Grade 2 SCP 5-6 (£26,427 - £26,847 pro rata)
32.5 hours per week (8.30am – 3.30pm)
Term Time plus Inset Days (39 weeks)
Start Date – January 2027
The Headteacher envisages this fixed term contract to end on 31st August 2027 however it is linked to EHCP funding and if the child moves then the funding will move and therefore this contract will terminate from the date the funding ends.
The governors and Headteacher are seeking to appoint a committed, flexible and highly motivated person to be part of our school team.
You should:
• be an outstanding practitioner with high expectations for all children with a focus on SEND (ASD)
• be proficient in supporting the delivery of all aspects of teaching and learning with a specific focus on SEND needs
• be an effective communicator and keen to work in collaboration with colleagues
• be willing to be involved in the corporate life of the school, supporting the informal as well as the formal curriculum
• have a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
An application pack can be downloaded from our Trust website – www.aimhighacademytrust.co.uk/vacancies.
Completed application forms should be returned by email to HR@aimhigh.co.uk
Aim High Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Aim High Academy Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures. Applicants can view the Trust’s safeguarding policies via our website www.aimhighacademytrust.co.uk/policies.
A tour of the school and discussion with the Headteacher is strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01915005958 if you would like to arrange this.
Closing Date: Thursday 19th November (9.00am)
Shortlisting: Thursday 19th November (am)
Interviews: Wednesday 25th November