T eaching Assistant (Supporting pupils with SEND) Permanent Hours – Term time plus 5 training days, 31.25 hours per week Level Two: Salary – Grade 4 SCP 006 – 011 £18,879.68 - £20,443.72 Level Three: Salary – Grade 5 SCP 006 – 011 £19,886.49 - £22,635.89 Moorcroft Wood Academy is a one form entry primary school; situated next to Moorcroft Wood, we are extremely lucky to have extensive school grounds. We promote self-esteem, enabling pupils to enjoy learning and achieve their full potential within a happy, caring and friendly environment. We are proud to be part of the Lighthouse Multi Academy Trust, made up of nine schools all working collaboratively. We have an opportunity for a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant (depending on experience) to join our Specialist Resource provision, The Nest. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join a team of experienced staff working together to provide a happy learning environment for a small group of pupils who either have an Education, Health and Care Plan or are on their journey towards this. The successful candidate will need: To establish good working relationships with their colleagues and SENDCO To work with the SENDCO to establish an appropriate learning environment To support the delivery of learning activities and support pupils 1:1 and in a group during these activities To promote positive values and attitudes To communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues To monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed To prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use NVQ Level 2 Qualification in supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent is a requirement Good Numeracy and Literacy skills Makaton training would be an advantage. The successful candidate will demonstrate: Good knowledge of the curriculum Ability to support children at all levels, but particularly children with SEND Commitment to working within a team to continue to provide quality services for our children and families. Visits to the school are positively encouraged; these can be booked by contacting Jess Cornfield (School Business Manager) via email at jcornfield@mcw.lighthousefederation.com. At Moorcroft Wood Academy we are committed to safeguarding our pupils, our safeguarding policies can be found on our school website. Moorcroft Wood Academy - Policies The school will carry out online search checks for all shortlisted applicants, before interview candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration form, in line with keeping children safe in education guidance. The successful applicant will then be required to undertake an enhanced DBS and other pre-employment checks. Further information including the job description and application form can be found on our school website https://www.moorcroftwood.lhmat.com/Vacancies/ or by contacting Jess Cornfield on the email address below. The closing date for applications to be received is Monday 27th October 2025 at 9am. Applications should be returned via email to jcornfield@mcw.lighthousefederation.com.