We are recruiting for a teaching assistant SEN at Briar Hill Primary School based in Northampton
About the role
30 hours per week, Term Time 39 weeks Part-time Fixed Term Contract.
- To work with individuals and groups of pupils to deliver learning programmes.
- To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities.
- To assist with the general pastoral care of the pupils, including helping pupils who are unwell, distressed or unsettled.
- To assist the pupils with personal needs as appropriate.
- To support in the organization and management of pupils and the classroom.
- To work with the team 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.
- To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security.
- SEN/Inclusion and data protection reporting all concerns to the appropriate named person.
- To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson time but during the school day, within contracted hours as necessary for their safety.
- To accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities within contracted hours as required.
- To attend relevant meetings and participate in training opportunities and professional development as required.
About our Academy
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery is an Ofsted rated Outstanding School (November 2022).
We educate hearts and minds at Briar Hill Primary School and Nursery. Through dedicated teaching, a rich broad and balanced curriculum and outstanding enrichment. Opportunities at Briar Hill 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 Briar Hill achieving:
- Winner of School of the Year – TES Education Awards 2022
- Ranked in the top 2% of primary schools within England.
- One of the top schools in Northamptonshire for the progress made by pupils in reading, writing and mathematics.
- We are a Talk for Writing and Talk for Reading National training centre. IQM Flagship, Primary History Gold Mark, Primary Geography Gold Mark, Jigsaw Flagship School, ECO Green flag status, Artsmark Gold Award, School Games Gold Award, Philosophy for children award and Primary Science Quality Mark
It is a new teaching assistant role obtained with additional funding. We would love you to work with our team to support various children’s needs.
Salary & Benefits
- Payscale: NJC3 – £24796 per annum pro rata
- 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 : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
- 5 GCSE at C grade or above including Maths and English Desirable
- Level 3 Certificate in Supporting T & L in Schools or equivalent
- A level education in one or more subjects desirable
- An understanding of the teaching and learning process
- Experience of working with children or young people
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the Academy
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.
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