SEND Teaching Assistant

St James Infant School; Daventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

St James Infant & Pre-School is seeking a SEN teaching assistant (TA) to provide learning and care support for pupils with special educational needs. You will work with the teacher to plan and deliver activities and support pupils with routines, transitions and behaviour management.

The position is a fixed-term contract from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027, 32.5 hours per week (8:30am–3:30pm). Salary is NJC 3-4 at £12.85 per hour, pro rata to hours worked.

Qualifications

• Provide learning and care support for pupils with special educational needs (SEN).
• Work with the teacher to plan and deliver activities.
• Support pupils with routines, transitions and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning and care support for pupils with special educational needs (SEN).
• Work with the teacher to plan and deliver activities.
• Support pupils with routines, transitions and behaviour management.

Job description

St James Infant & Pre-School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Job details

Job title: SEN teaching assistant (TA)

Salary: NJC 3-4 £12.85 P/H (FTE £24,796 - £25,185) Pro Rata

Hours: 32.5 hours per week - 8:30am to 3:30pm (30 minutes lunch)

Contract type: Fixed-term (1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027)

Reporting to: Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Senco

Main purpose

• Provide learning and care support for pupils with special educational needs (SEN)
• Work with the teacher to plan and deliver activities
• Support pupils with routines, transitions and behaviour management