Kettlemere Teaching Assistant Level 2
Application closing dates: Midday, Monday 22nd September 2025
Interviews will take place: w/c 29th September 2025
Commencing as soon as possible
Contract type: 32.50 hours per week, Term time only
Contract term: Permanent Post
Grade 5 – Scale points 6-7 (Actual salary £18,491 - £18,789)
The Kettlemere Centre is a Specialist SEND Hub for students with Communication and Interaction needs, based on the site of Lakelands Academy. We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful applicant will have a particular interest in, experience of or hold qualifications relating to autism and will demonstrate an understanding of how autism can affect a student’s ability to access learning.
We are seeking applications from:
- Individuals who can demonstrate patience, tolerance and flexibility.
- Individuals who can provide in class support but also have areas of expertise to support pupils in 1:1 and small group interventions.
- Individuals with relevant specialist qualifications (these are desirable but not essential)
- Individuals who have the skills and expertise to support students with Communication and Interaction difficulties and Autism.
- Individuals who can work on their own initiative and as part of a team.
If you would like to join a team totally committed to the future of our students, we would like to hear from you.
This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
To apply for this position or for more information please contact Alison Skone or Hannah Young on 01691 622543. Please send your completed application form to finance@lakelandsacademy.org.uk or via post to the address above by the closing date.