SEN Teaching Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 29 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 2PD |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | fb066569-6fab-4abf-b3ef-8b1fd650b818 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a proactive, enthusiastic and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful team. The ideal candidate will have a “can-do” attitude, a great sense of humor and a strong commitment to teamwork. If you are passionate about making a difference and share our Christian ethos, we would love to hear from you!
Qualifications and experience
• Good basic education to GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Level 2 qualification in relevant field of study
Skills and knowledge
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication skills with children, parents and staff.
• Active listening skills.
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Knowledge of equal opportunities
Personal qualities
• Enjoyment of working with children
• Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding pupil’s wellbeing and equality
• A resilient team player with a positive can do attitude.
• An ability to adapt to a variety of situations.
What the school offers its staff
Staff benefits:
Access to the National College training.
Professional Development.
Access to a Wellbeing Package.
Yearly and ongoing internal and Trust level training.
Comfortable staff room facilities for lunch breaks.
A supportive and nurturing environment where staff are encouraged to thrive too.
Further details about the role
Main purpose of the post:
• To support a child with additional needs in their learning and development, working under the guidance of a class teacher to enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
• To maintain complete confidentiality on all school matters.
• To ensure safeguarding policy and practice is adhered to and maintained at all times.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support all learners to be successful by consistently applying the school’s Positive Behaviour Policy.
• Adhere to the schools' Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.
• Assist with the planning and preparation of activities
• Support and guide individuals and groups.
• Assess and monitor progress.
• Keep assessment records.
• Observe and record development/learning as required.
• Provide on-going feedback to the teacher, family, SENDCo and other agencies as required
• Create an environment that nurtures and stimulates positive attitudes, independence and an innovative approach to facilitating learning and teaching
• Work within clearly defined policies and procedures; advice can be sought from your line manager.
• Act in accordance with school policies and procedures and relevant legislation, particularly in relation to child protection and behaviour management.
• Undertake lunchtime/playtime supervision to support targeted pupils as and when required.
• Work under the general direction of the SENDCo and the supervision of a classroom teacher. Guidance will be received and supervision provided by the classroom teacher and SLT where and when appropriate.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are seeking a proactive, enthusiastic and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful team. The ideal candidate will have a “can-do” attitude, a great sense of humor and a strong commitment to teamwork. If you are passionate about making a difference and share our Christian ethos, we would love to hear from you!
Qualifications and experience
• Good basic education to GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Level 2 qualification in relevant field of study
Skills and knowledge
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication skills with children, parents and staff.
• Active listening skills.
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Knowledge of equal opportunities
Personal qualities
• Enjoyment of working with children
• Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding pupil’s wellbeing and equality
• A resilient team player with a positive can do attitude.
• An ability to adapt to a variety of situations.
What the school offers its staff
Staff benefits:
Access to the National College training.
Professional Development.
Access to a Wellbeing Package.
Yearly and ongoing internal and Trust level training.
Comfortable staff room facilities for lunch breaks.
A supportive and nurturing environment where staff are encouraged to thrive too.
Further details about the role
Main purpose of the post:
• To support a child with additional needs in their learning and development, working under the guidance of a class teacher to enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
• To maintain complete confidentiality on all school matters.
• To ensure safeguarding policy and practice is adhered to and maintained at all times.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support all learners to be successful by consistently applying the school’s Positive Behaviour Policy.
• Adhere to the schools' Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.
• Assist with the planning and preparation of activities
• Support and guide individuals and groups.
• Assess and monitor progress.
• Keep assessment records.
• Observe and record development/learning as required.
• Provide on-going feedback to the teacher, family, SENDCo and other agencies as required
• Create an environment that nurtures and stimulates positive attitudes, independence and an innovative approach to facilitating learning and teaching
• Work within clearly defined policies and procedures; advice can be sought from your line manager.
• Act in accordance with school policies and procedures and relevant legislation, particularly in relation to child protection and behaviour management.
• Undertake lunchtime/playtime supervision to support targeted pupils as and when required.
• Work under the general direction of the SENDCo and the supervision of a classroom teacher. Guidance will be received and supervision provided by the classroom teacher and SLT where and when appropriate.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.