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Teaching Assistants (SEN/Special School) – Levels 3

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Make a Difference Every Day – Join the Accordia Academies Trust (Hereford)
Are you looking for a role where your work directly transforms the lives of children with Special
Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Join us at Accordia Academies Trust in Hereford as
a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, and become part of a thriving, nurturing, and ambitious
educational community.
Due to continued growth in pupil and student numbers, our Trust is excited to offer vacancies
across our specialist schools in Hereford. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward thinking
trust where every child’s development, well-being, and dignity are at the heart of everything
we do.
Our schools have been recognised by Ofsted for their exceptional care, high aspirations for all
pupils, and a strong commitment to individualised learning and therapeutic support. If you’re
passionate about inclusive education and want to be part of a trust that values collaboration,
creativity, and professional growth — we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role:
As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant in a special school, you will:
• Promote inclusion and independence across all learning environments
• Provide personalised education, care, and therapy support to pupils on a 1:1, small
group, and whole-class basis.
• Work with teachers and therapists to deliver and review personalise learning goals
linked to a pupil/student’s EHCP
• Support specialist activities such as hydrotherapy, sensory integration, communication
development, and community-based environments
• Help pupils access the curriculum and develop independence in a supportive,
structured environment.
• Play a key role in supporting emotional regulation, behavioural needs, and physical
well-being.
• Liaise with families and external professionals, ensuring consistent and holistic support.
• Assist with health and medical needs ensuring pupils' dignity and safety at all times.
What We’re Looking For:
• A relevant Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children or young people with SEND, preferably in an
education or care setting.
• A resilient, calm, and proactive approach to supporting pupils with complex or
challenging needs.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, behaviour support strategies, and GDPR compliance.
Why Work with Accordia Academies Trust (Hereford)?
• Be part of a forward-thinking multi-academy trust committed to inclusive and specialist
education.
• Access a generous CPD programme.
• Join a supportive network of colleagues, leaders, and professionals who prioritise staff
wellbeing.
• Enjoy a role where no two days are the same, and every achievement makes a lasting
difference.
• Opportunities to contribute to school trips and residentials, mainstream inclusion,
enrichment clubs, and trust-wide initiatives.

For more information contact

For further details please contact Shelley Cooke, Administration Assistant Tel (01432) 265035 or email scooke@accordiatrust.co.uk

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