Join Our Team at Inkersall Spencer Academy

Inkersall Spencer Academy is a vibrant two-form entry primary school with a 52-place nursery, situated in a community facing high deprivation and complex social challenges. We serve a diverse pupil population, including a significant number of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and those who are Looked After Children (LAC) or post-LAC with special guardianship arrangements. Despite these challenges, our nursery is oversubscribed and thriving, reflecting the trust families place in us. We are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our pupils, particularly those from split families and with low parental academic engagement, and we are committed to closing the disadvantaged gap.

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Vacancy: Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a rewarding role? Inkersall Spencer Academy is seeking a dedicated L3 Teaching Assistant to support across all year group.

About the Role

As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting class teaching and delivering targeted interventions to help close the disadvantaged attainment gap. You will also have the exciting opportunity to teach for a couple of afternoons each week during teacher PPA and leadership time, providing continuity and expert support to our pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Support class teaching across all year groups, to enhance learning outcomes

• Deliver focused interventions aimed at closing the gap for disadvantaged pupils

• Teach lessons independently for a few afternoons per week during teacher PPA and leadership time

• Work closely with teaching staff to monitor pupil progress and adapt support accordingly

• Contribute positively to the classroom environment, promoting engagement and motivation

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Proven ability to deliver interventions that raise attainment for disadvantaged pupils

• Confidence and competence in teaching small groups or whole classes during teacher absence

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable Qualities

• Passion for supporting children from diverse and challenging backgrounds

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Commitment to fostering a positive, fun, and inclusive learning environment

• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic school setting

Salary

• NJC Scale 12-16

Why Join Inkersall Spencer Academy?

• Work alongside a great staff team dedicated to making a difference

• Enjoy the energy and enthusiasm of fun, motivated children

• Experience the rewarding nature of supporting pupils to overcome barriers and thrive

• Be part of a school committed to improving outcomes for all pupils, especially those facing disadvantage

If you are passionate about making a real difference and want to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking school community, we would love to hear from you.

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Apply now to join Inkersall Spencer Academy and help shape the futures of our wonderful pupils!

To work with teachers to support teaching and learning as a whole and by working with individuals or small groups of pupils under the direction of teaching staff and, for short periods of time, to be responsible for the whole class in the absence of the teacher. To deliver high-quality support to children and young people, accelerating the progress of groups of children and young people and developing high quality resources.

At Inkersall Spencer Academy we are committed to provide a high-quality learning environment combined with a caring ethos in which each individual achieves their full potential. We place great emphasis upon the development of a broad range of learning skills so that during their time with us our children are able to acquire a love of learning that will last them for a lifetime. We are creative and bold in our learning, with a curriculum shaped around encouraging children to ask searching questions.

In addition to being a highly valued local school, Inkersall Spencer Academy provides a professional learning community for teachers, parents and carers. Working to provide an exemplary education for local children, we partner with local schools, community groups and education providers under the umbrella of The Spencer Academies Trust.

Please submit your application by no later than 29th June 2026.    Our application deadlines can end earlier, so if you are keen to apply, please add your profile to this vacancy as soon as possible as we will contact you before the closing date. 

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.