Teaching Assistant Level 3 (SEN) at Djanogly Strelley Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/DSA/33563

Location

Helston Drive, Strelley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 6JZ

Contract Type

Permanent/Flexible Working/Term Time Only

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£23,094.00 - £24,596.00 Annually (Actual)
Salary based on 37 hours, term time only (39 weeks). FTE salary range is £26,736 to £28,475 per annum.

Closing Date

10:00am, Thu 19th Mar, 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

About this Role

Acorns is a purpose-built focused provision unit for children with autism aged 5-11. Our provision offers a calm and enriching environment for all children. We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate educators to join our growing and supportive team.

Are you a motivated qualified Teaching Assistant passionate about working with children? Do you, like us, always put children at the centre of everything you do? If you're ready for your next challenge, you could be the right person to deliver outstanding learning opportunities for all our fantastic children within the Acorn Focused Provision Unit. We are seeking a Teaching Assistant who is minimum Level 3 qualified. SEN experience is strongly desired for this exciting opportunity, however the right attitude and willingness to learn is essential.

Why Us?

You’ll be joining us at a very exciting time. In January 2026, two strong Trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, came together to form Tapestry Learning Partnership. This new chapter brings incredible opportunities for collaboration and growth. Tapestry’s vision is for every child to succeed and flourish by providing an exceptional educational experience.

We believe in the power of education to transform lives and are proud of our strong sense of community, our commitment to inclusion, and our culture of high expectations. As part of Tapestry Learning Partnership, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of like-minded professionals who share a clear vision and values.

• High-quality, ongoing professional development for you and your team.

• A passionate, committed wider team focused on:

• Achieving the highest academic outcomes for all pupils.

• Driving social change through education.

• Providing exceptional pastoral care and enrichment opportunities.

• Bespoke support from the Trust’s central team, tailored to your school’s needs.

• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school that is excited about its future.

For further information, please see the attached candidate pack. Visits to the academy are encouraged! If you wish to arrange a visit, discover more about this exciting opportunity, need any further information or you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact us to arrange a convenient date.

For further details about the Academy and Tapestry Learning Partnership, please view our careers pages on MyNewTerm.