Atlantic Academy - Portland

Join Our Amazing Team as a Primary SEND Teaching Assistant

Key Information

Salary: Scale Point 5 – £25,583 pro rata (£19,243.19)

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (Term Time Only)

Contract: Fixed Term until 21st July 2027

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Closing Date: Thursday 16th July 2026 – 9:00am

Interviews: Friday 17th July 2026

Inspire. Support. Transform Lives.

Are you passionate about helping children reach their full potential? Do you believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, no matter the challenges they face? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Atlantic Academy Portland is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Primary SEND Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team from 1st September 2026.

What You'll Do

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their personal best. You'll:

• Deliver tailored interventions that make a real difference.

• Support students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

• Assist pupils with physical and medical needs (full training provided).

• Work alongside experienced teachers and a supportive SEND team.

• Help create a positive, inclusive and inspiring learning environment where every child can thrive.

Why Choose Atlantic Academy?

At Atlantic Academy, we don't just educate—we inspire.

Atlantic Academy is an all-through school based in Portland, and has already made great waves in transforming the education of the students in Portland in the last 6 years,  leading the way in the highest standards of education as well as disruption free learning.  

The Academy is sponsored by the Aspirations Academies Trust and is a member of the South West Regional cluster.

When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary – Scale Point 5 (£25,583 pro rata | £19,243.19)

• 32.5 hours per week, term time only

• Excellent pension scheme

• Free on-site parking

• A collaborative approach and strong collegial relationships;

• Proven student progress and excellent student behaviour;

• Outstanding CPD and training opportunities

• A welcoming, supportive and collaborative team

• Career progression within the Aspirations Academies Trust

• A culture that values staff wellbeing and professional development

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

✨ Passionate about supporting children and young people

✨ Caring, patient and encouraging

✨ Positive, resilient and enthusiastic

✨ A team player with a "can-do" attitude

✨ Committed to helping every child achieve success

Whether you already have SEND experience or are looking to develop your skills, we will provide the training and support you need to flourish.

Be Part of Something Special

If you're ready to make a genuine difference in children's lives and become part of a school that puts students first, we'd love to welcome you to Atlantic Academy.

Apply today and help shape brighter futures—one child at a time.

If you believe that this may sound like the school you would thrive in and are ambitious for all students please find out more about this exciting opportunity by visiting our career page and school website.

Atlantic Academy values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. 

The Aspirations Academies Trust (AAT) requires all prospective employees appointed to work in its academies and/or whose role will involve the undertaking of regulated activity to submit an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate prior to taking up appointment.  Applicants are required, before appointment, to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 by SI 2013 1198).  Disclosure of a criminal background does not automatically debar individuals from employment – consideration will be given to relevant factors, including the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

For further information please contact Ms Emma Powell, Head of Chesil Cover House - Primary. epowell@atlantic-aspirations.org or 01305 820262.

If you have not heard by 17th July 2026, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.