SEN Teaching Assistant

Teach Midlands; Northampton; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Abington Vale Primary School, part of NPAT, invites applications for a confident and talented Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant who can bring patience, empathy and creativity to our classrooms in Northampton. This role also requires 30 minutes per day as lunchtime supervisor, supporting safe and positive lunchtimes.

You will work with KS1/KS2 pupils, contribute to whole school development, adhere to NPAT values, and collaborate with a supportive trust team to raise attainment and

Qualifications

• Experience working with KS1 or KS2 pupils.
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Responsibilities

• Support SEN pupils within the classroom and during lessons.
• Assist with lunchtime supervision 30 minutes daily.

Skills

KS1/KS2

Patience

Empathy

Creativity

Education

SEN TA qualification

Job description

Be a school that provides every child with outstanding education and personal development, leaving our school having reached their full potential and with positive memories of their primary education. A school where pupil success is facilitated by engaged and vibrant staff to create an open culture of learning – our school is the school to work in. A school where staff and children have the best resources to reach their objectives, continually improving facilities and first-class information technology.

At Abington Vale Primary School, we value and celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of all our children. Our school community shares our vision to develop well rounded, confident and responsible individuals who aspire to achieve their full potential. We do this by providing a welcoming, happy, safe, and supportive learning environment in which everyone is equal, where opportunities are for all, and all achievements are celebrated.

We are an oversubscribed modern primary school across two sites approximately a mile apart. Although both primary school sites are very different in appearance, both share the same ethos, values and dedication to high standards. In March 2018, the Pavilion Pre-School became part of our school and is located on the Billing Road.

Park Campus(the original Abington Vale site) was built in 1968, it is an attractive building surrounded by extensive grounds, which provide a stimulating environment for both learning and play for our 210 pupils.

Stirling Campus(located in Cliftonville) was completed and opened in September 2013. It is a fabulous office block conversion providing a unique and exciting learning opportunity for 210 children. Its modern and dynamic design is based upon Scandinavian school principals with large collaborative spaces.

Abington Vale Primary School is part of Northampton Primary Academy Trust (NPAT), a family of 14 schools across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes, working together to deliver high-quality education and create opportunities for every child.

We put children at the heart of everything we do, champion educational excellence and prioritise staff wellbeing. We look for colleagues who share our values and are passionate about helping children thrive.

We are seeking a confident and talented Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant who can bring patience, empathy, and creativity to the classroom. This role will also require 30 minutes per day as a lunchtime supervisor.

The successful applicant will be committed to working as a team and embodying the vison of the school and the wider trust.

The ideal candidate will embody the NPAT values and will:

• Be passionate about supporting children to achieve their best in everything that they do.
• Have highly successful experience of working in KS1 or KS2 and be prepared to contribute to whole school development.

Understand the needs of our community that we serve.

• Be committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Establish positive and supportive relationships with children and parents.
• Develop an understanding of the specific needs of children that you work with.
• Be patient, calm and resilient with a positive attitude and a sense of humour.

NPAT schools prioritise staff well-being and commit to the NPAT Employee Pledge, informed by recommendations within the DfE Workload Review, which means that we are committed to:

• A commitment to supporting you to be the best that you can be.
• A fair and reasonable workload.
• High-quality training and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive, friendly and hard-working team of staff

In addition to this you will be part of a team of 14 primary schools and will benefit from the challenge and support of like-minded colleagues on a day-to-day basis. We all work extremely well together and have strong relationships across the Trust. The school team work hard where attainment, progress and expectations are high.

NPAT Abington Vale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and other relevant clearance checks.

Interviews to take place: To be confirmed

Location Ashford Close,Abington Vale,Northampton,Northampton,NN3 3NQ, UK