Special Education Needs 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Woodford Halse Church of England Primary Academy; Daventry; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spacious classrooms

Outdoor learning spaces

Outdoor grounds

Staff perks and discounts

Sick pay

Birthday cakes

Tea and coffee in staffroom

Networking and MAT support

Job summary

Woodford Halse CE Primary Academy, part of iNNOVATE Multi Academy Trust, is seeking a SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a named child from 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, for 39 weeks per year.

Salary is on National Joint Council Point 3 (£19,352 to £19,655) depending on experience. DBS check, health check and references are required as part of safer recruitment procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to recognise a child’s individual needs and support them to succeed.
• Work as part of a strong team.
• Bring a fun personality with a great sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Support a named child on a 1:1 basis during the school day.
• Work as part of a cheerful, collaborative team.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies.

Skills

1:1 support

Team player

Humour

Positive attitude

Job description

iNNOVATE Multi Academy Trust

SEN 1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT

Do you enjoy supporting children with additional needs? Are you able to work 1:1 with a child and inspire, excite and support them to learn? Are you able to bring learning to life?

We can offer:

• Spacious classrooms, outdoor learning spaces

• Spacious outdoor grounds

• Staff who are passionate about developing every child

• A strong team of friendly and fun colleagues with an open mind to new ideas

• Cakes for staff birthdays

• Tea and Coffee in the staffroom

• Networking and support across our MAT

• Staff perks and discounts, sick pay

Woodford Halse CE Primary Academy is a happy and successful school set in beautiful Northamptonshire. Our happy, confident children enjoy good relationships with our staff who work hard to provide a stimulating and exciting curriculum.

We are looking for a colleague to join our cheerful and enthusiastic team who:

• Has the ability to recognise a child’s individual needs and support them to succeed

• Work as part of a strong team

• Bring a fun personality with a great sense of humour!

The role will support a named child, working hours are 8:30am to 3:30pm (including a 30 minute unpaid lunchbreak) Monday to Friday for 39 weeks per year.

Salary will be paid depending on experience on National Joint Council Point 3 £19,352 to £19,655.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 20 September 2026 at midnight. Shortlisting will take place w/c 21 August and interviews will be held w/c 28 September. Start date as soon as possible following successful interview and necessary checks.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and health check, social media check and provide two satisfactory references, one of which must be the most recent employer. Our recruitment procedures are in line with safer recruitment.