Teaching Assistant - SEND at Portland Spencer Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/PSA/04009

Location

Westwick Road, Bilborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 4HB

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£12,748.00 - £14,694.00 Annually (Actual)
NJC02 - NJC11 experience dependent Part -Time, 22.5 hours per week - Term Time Only

Closing Date

11:59pm, 30th Jan 2026

Start Date

23rd February 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Wednesday 4th February

Interview Date(s) Wednesday 4th February

About this Role

Portland Spencer Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ school situated in Bilborough, Nottingham and we are looking for an enthusiastic, highly skilled, committed and flexible Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. Portland Spencer Academy is part of the Spencer Academies Trust and as such benefits from a range of opportunities for further development.

We are incredibly proud of our aspirational school that believes every child can succeed and ASPIRE in all that they do. If you are looking to work in a school with children who want to achieve greatness, work alongside a team that succeeds together and engage in high quality CPD that shows possibilities are endless… Portland is the place for you.

Click here to read our termly newsletters to get a real sense of life in our wonderful school.

Read more about our Outstanding Ofsted report here

We are looking for someone who

has experience of working with SEN need
has relevant qualifications and training i.e. NVQ/CACHE in working with children
can offer outstanding support for teaching
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

At Portland Spencer Academy we ASPIRE in all that we do, ensuring the very best for every child. Our children expect you to:

Always smile and listen to our ideas

Succeed in teaching and see potential in us

Praise us when we make good choices

Inspire us and include everyone

Respect us and other members of staff

Everyone should have fun

Portland Spencer Academy is part of the Spencer Academies Trust and as such benefits from a range of opportunities for further development.

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.