Level 1 Teaching Assistant (Horizons Resource Provision)

At John Smeaton Academy, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to secure the gift of choice through an excellent education. We are seeking to appoint a caring, dedicated and enthusiastic Level 1 Teaching Assistant who shares our ambition, values and commitment to ensuring every student can thrive, regardless of their starting point or individual needs. This is an exciting opportunity to join a school with a highly inclusive ethos and a growing reputation for delivering exceptional support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Our SEND provision sits at the heart of academy life and reflects our belief that every student deserves to feel valued, supported and empowered to achieve success . John Smeaton Academy offers a comprehensive SEND provision which includes both Beacon, our mainstream SEND and Inclusion Base, and our specialist Resource Provision for students with complex communication needs; Horizons. Together, these provisions provide personalised support for students with a wide range of learning, communication and social-emotional needs, enabling them to access an ambitious curriculum while developing confidence, independence and essential life skills. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students across our SEND offer. This may include working with students within mainstream lessons, delivering targeted interventions, supporting students within Beacon, or assisting pupils within our specialist Resource Provision, Horizons. You will help students to access learning, develop positive relationships, build independence and achieve their full potential both academically and personally. Our SEND team is highly skilled, collaborative and committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for young people. You will work alongside teachers, SEND specialists, pastoral colleagues, families and external agencies to provide high-quality support tailored to individual student needs. Whether