General Teaching Assistant (SEN)

North East Ambition; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly environment

Training provided

Arete Learning Trust

Job summary

Mill Hill Primary School in Northallerton is seeking a General Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive team. You will work 1:1 with pupils with SEN and assist with small group interventions as well as general classroom support.

The role offers a friendly school community, with training provided and a collaborative SEN approach under the leadership of the SENCO. You will contribute to an inclusive, positive learning environment for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting.
• Helpful, proactive and reliable in supporting pupils with diverse needs.
• Able to contribute to a warm, inclusive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEN under guidance of teaching staff.
• Deliver small group intervention and targeted learning activities.
• Support general classroom learning and behaviour routines.

Skills

Teamwork

SEN support

Positive attitude

Adaptable

Job description

About this Role

Here at Mill Hill Primary School we are seeking to appoint a General Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive team in Northallerton. Mill Hill Primary is a vibrant school with 236 children from ages 2-11, and we run a one class per year group structure. We are based in the heart of Northallerton and our community links are very important to us. Staff work very well as a team and we are a warm, welcoming and inclusive school – no two days are ever the same!

The purpose of this post is to support learning both within classrooms and in our Thrive room. The post will involve working 1:1 with pupils with SEN (under the direction of the SENCO/class teachers and other appropriate staff), small group intervention work and some more general classroom support activities. We have a supportive team who will provide training and support as you get to know our school and our pupils.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is positive, flexible, and passionate about helping young children thrive
• Has experience working in a school setting
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Cheerful, friendly and caring

In return, we offer:

• A friendly, inclusive, and forward-thinking school
• A supportive leadership team and a supportive environment
• Happy and welcoming pupils, staff and governors
• The opportunity to be part of Mill Hill Primary School which is part of Arete Learning Trust.

Job Details

• Hours of Work: 32.5 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only (39 Weeks Per Year), 8.30am - 3.30pm Monday - Friday (30 minutes lunch break)
• Position Type: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027
• Line Manager: SENCO
• Travel Required: No
• Salary: dependent on current qualifications and experience (please see attached job description for more information). An honorarium payment of £1260 per annum is available for the SEN responsibilities.

About the Trust

Arete Learning Trust currently has 11 schools and educates over 7000 young people in and around North Yorkshire from ages 2-18. Our learners are at the heart of everything we do.

At Arete Learning Trust we work together and collaborate to ensure that all of our learners and our staff team have the chance to reach their potential.

Our Trust is committed to promoting:

• Health, happiness and wellbeing
• A safe, disciplined and supportive environment
• A love of learning through a passionate and committed approach
• High standards and expectations
• Integrity, kindness and good manners
• Respect for individuality and difference
• Collaborative working to secure excellence

Why work for us?

We want everyone who works within ALT to feel valued and see how their work fits into the bigger picture.

We seek employees who are prepared to take personal responsibility and constantly challenge the norm to improve performance.

In return, we are committed to providing an empowering and supportive learning environment for all staff.

Regardless of role, we seek staff who:

• Have high expectations of themselves and the people they work with.
• Are committed to our Trust values.
• Show initiative and are responsive to change.
• Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Are creative in their approach to problem solving.
• Are able to influence effectively, whatever their role.
• Are team players.