Job Description

Ravens Academy

Essex
24,597 - 26,682 per year

Salary:

NJC Point 12 - 17 | 24,597 to 26,682 actual salary

Job type:

Full Time, Fixed Term

Apply by:

7 October 2025

Job overview

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Do you believe that every child, every person, is capable of amazing things? So do we! Do you have a desire to motivate and inspire children? So do We! Are you enthusiastic, dedicated and hardworking? So Are we!

Come and join our friendly team at Ravens Academy, as a Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant. Starting as soon as possible, you'll be supporting the learning of individual pupils within the classroom in all subjects as directed by the Class Teacher/SENCO.

This role is a 6-month fixed term contract, working term time only (39 weeks per year), 37 hours per week.

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to provide support for students with complex needs who have an Education, Health and Care Plan. The Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant will ensure that students can integrate as fully as possible in the activities undertaken by other children in the class and make progress with their individualised targets. Duties will include running specific programmes and activities to assist the pupil's individual learning and social needs. The Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant will be responsible for implementing the targets on the pupil's Individual Plan in liaison with the class teacher and SENCO. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a friendly team.

The successful candidate will have successful experience of dealing with the complex needs of SEND children and creating and adapting resources to support the needs and inclusion of children with SEND and those with complex needs. This role requires a grade C/4 or above in English and Maths and a level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.

Candidates must have excellent communication skills, be flexible and have the ability to relate well to children and adults. We welcome applications from ambitious candidates, keen to make a difference who have a genuine passion and belief in the potential of every student.

About us

Ravens is an incredible Academy which belongs to the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies. We believe that every child, every person, is capable of many amazing things. At Ravens Academy we strive to ensure that all pupils and staff are the best they can be, we are passionate about our pupils reaching their potential.

Ravens is about teamwork and about forming binding, positive relationships built on mutual trust. Children thrive here in a happy and nurturing environment. Our staff encourage a love of learning and work closely with parents to create a sharing community where all feel a sense of belonging.

About Academy Transformation Trust

We are proud to be a part of the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies whose mission is to transform the learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.

What's in it for you?

Access to continuous personal development programmes. A bespoke platform supporting colleague welfare and benefits, including pension scheme, employee assistance programme (EAP), recognition and reward scheme, cycle to work scheme and discounts on many major high street brands.

For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.

Closing date: 9.00am on Tuesday, 7 October 2025.

Ravens Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.

About

Ravens Academy

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Ravens Academy

Nayland Drive, Clacton-on-Sea
Essex
CO16 8TZ
United Kingdom

+44 1255 424328

Welcome to Ravens Academy. Please explore our website to find out more about this wonderful school. The school is notable for its excellent staff and polite pupils. We are part of the dynamic Academy Transformation Trust which runs twenty-one schools, educating more than 13,000 pupils.



Ravens Academy aims to

transform life chances

by achieving the highest possible standards and preparing all our students to lead successful lives. We take school attendance extremely seriously as children cannot learn if they are not at school and we are proud of how closely we work with families to ensure that children are in school and ready to learn.



Our curriculum is carefully designed with the children's specific needs and interests in mind. It is built on the firm foundations of providing our children with excellent English and Maths skills. As a school, we also seek to expand our pupils' current reality by broadening their horizons, enabling them to realise that there is a wider world out there and encouraging them to be aspirational.



Visitors to the school often comment on the friendly and welcoming environment that characterises our community.

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