SEN Teaching Assistant

Greenfields Primary School and Nursery; Kettering; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Wellbeing

Job summary

Greenfields Primary School & Nursery is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive, ambitious team. The role focuses on assisting teachers, supporting pupils with the primary curriculum, and promoting inclusive learning.

The successful candidate will be passionate about children’s development, able to follow direction, and committed to safeguarding. Fixed-term, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, with opportunities for training within the David Ross Education Trust.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children.
• Ability to follow guidance from class teachers.
• Supportive role in delivering lessons and activities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in teaching and learning activities in the classroom.
• Provide general support to the class teacher in pupil organisation and classroom management.
• Help create a purposeful, orderly, and supportive learning environment.
• Promote inclusion; ensure all pupils have equal access to learning opportunities.
• Be responsible for safeguarding the welfare of children in the school.
• Be an active team player and contribute to whole-school life.

Skills

Child support

Team collaboration

Safeguarding

Inclusion

Job description

Greenfields Primary School and Nursery is now recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistants. This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

Greenfields Primary School & Nursery are looking for an outstanding SEND Teaching Assistant with sound knowledge and/or experience of the primary curriculum to add specific skills to our existing team, and are committed to ensure that all children achieve their best.

’We are a happy and friendly school with amazing children. Our vision is to be the best we can be in everything that we do. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking TA who will put the children at the heart at everything they do.

We can offer you a great team with a wide range of training opportunities including bespoke courses from the David Ross Education Trust.

This is a fixed term role for 1 year with the possibility of renewal. Working 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum.

About our Academy

Greenfields Primary School & Nursery joined the David Ross Education Trust in November 2013 and in January 2020 they received a glowing “Outstanding” from Ofsted.“Pupils are very proud of their school. They explain that ‘there are so many opportunities here!’ Pupils understand that what they learn will help them to aim for different jobs. All staff are committed to broadening pupils’ horizons and pupils absorb this sense of ambition.”

Through dedicated teaching, a broad and balanced curriculum and outstanding enrichment opportunities at Greenfields Primary School & Nursery we are committed to ensuring every child reaches their full academic and social potential. We make no excuses about being ambitious on our children’s behalf and this resulted in Greenfields achieving:

• Winner of Team of the Year - Annual Inspirational Awards for Teaching Excellence 2020
• Winner of School of the Year - Northamptonshire Education Awards 2019
• Ranked in the top 1% of primary schools within England and is
• One of the top 5 schools in Northamptonshire for the progress made by pupils in reading, writing and mathematics.
• Artsmark Gold Award, School Games Gold Award and Primary Science Quality Mark

Salary & Benefits

• NJC 3 £24,796 per annum FTE (£19,131 per annum pro rata)
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
  • holiday discounts
  • cinema tickets
  • restaurant booking discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and they will enjoy working within a year group team to support the class teachers in providing a high quality education for our children.

Applicants must be able:

• To work under the specific supervision, instruction and guidance of the class teacher to support the teaching and learning activities in the classroom.
• To provide general support to the class teacher in the organisation and management of pupils and the classroom.
• To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment.
• To promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.
• Have excellent classroom practice
• To get involved in whole school life
• To be an active team player who shows initiative and works well as part of a team
• To have a commitment to safeguard children in our care

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.