SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT

The Northumberland Church of England Academy; Ashington; On-site; GBP 19,389 - 19,696; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with 17% employer contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental health support via Dittolo

Nest childcare 30-hour places

Gym membership discounts

Blue Light Card discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Northumberland Church of England Academy is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated team in the new provision at The Cabin. You will work with children on a day-to-day basis, providing personalised support to help them learn and develop, both individually and in small groups.

The role offers a progression route to a higher level teaching assistant position for the right candidate, following a successful probationary period.

Qualifications

• SEN Teaching Assistant role supporting children with SEMH and SLCN needs.
• Work with individuals and small groups to aid academic, social and emotional development.
• Opportunity for progression to a higher level teaching assistant after probation.

Responsibilities

• Work with children on a day-to-day basis providing personalised support.
• Assist children with SEMH and SLCN needs in small groups to maximise learning.
• Potential progression route to a higher level teaching assistant position after probation.

Job description

Salary: Band 3 £25,583 – £25,989 pro rata (£19,389 – £19,696 actual)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 additional days
Closing Date: 12pm Monday 27th April

The Cabin at William Leech is continuing to grow, and we’re very excited about what lies ahead!

The Cabin is a brand new provision designed to support children with SEMH and SLCN needs, providing high quality bespoke support for the children, with a trauma informed approach to learning.

As we move into a new phase of our journey, we are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join the experienced team and work closely with the children on a day to day basis and provide personalised support that helps the children learn and develop.

The ideal candidate will work both individually and with small groups of children with a range of different needs, helping them thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

We are also able to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated teaching assistant to grow with us, with a progression route to a higher level teaching assistant position available for the right candidate, following a successful probationary period.

In addition to working alongside an experienced team of staff in a unique and vibrant environment, the Trust offers the following benefits:

• An excellent pension scheme with a generous 17% employer contribution from the Trust.
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential wellbeing and support services.
• Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support for all staff through Dittolo.
• Access to The Nest, our childcare provision in Ashington and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, offering both paid and free 30-hour places for eligible families.
• Gym membership discounts, with reduced rates at Sculpt Ashington and Places Leisure.
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, giving Trust staff exclusive discounts at major retailers including Apple, JD Sports and TUI.
• Cycle to work scheme

Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

NCEA Trust, Wansbeck Workspace, Rotary Parkway, Ashington, NE63 8QZ

01670 331935

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