Teaching Assistant - Behavioural and SEN Assistant (Level 4)
| Posting date: | 26 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 April 2026 |
| Location: | BRACKLEY, Northamptonshire, NN13 6EE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 963e9b47-3fb1-4f6f-8771-92e3c5cb41dc |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key Responsibilities of the Role:
▪ Support behaviour management and our policy of restorative approaches across the school
▪ Deliver targeted interventions for pupils’ social, emotional and learning needs
▪ Provide inclusion support for children with additional needs
▪ Work closely with the SENCO, Pastoral & Family Support Manager and all staff
▪ Promote disruption-free learning and positive relationships throughout the school
▪ Assist colleagues and respond to on-call requests, escalating concerns when necessary
▪ Build strong relationships with parents and carers, providing information, support and guidance.
▪ Support with internal suspensions and manage related processes
▪ Contribute to whole-school inclusion practices and support transition phases
▪ Working with children in both groups and on an individual basis
Qualities
▪ NVQ level 4 or equivalent in relevant subject (for example Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards) or Extensive, broad experience of working with a diverse range of children with special needs or in related field plus completion of in-house personal development courses within a similar role and Previous experience of working at level 3
▪ Specialist skills / training in curriculum or learning (for example, sign language, bilingual, dyslexia)
▪ Appropriate level of IT and keyboard skills
▪ Appropriate level of data protection, security and confidentiality awareness
▪ Experience of working with vulnerable children within a school (or similar) setting
▪ Experience delivering intervention groups
▪ Positive handling training
▪ Relevant qualification in supporting teaching and learning (desirable)
▪ Evidence of recent professional development in behaviour or inclusion (desirable)
▪ Experience working with children in a school or education setting
▪ Experience supporting children with additional needs, social, emotional, or behavioural challenges
▪ Experience working collaboratively within a team
▪ Knowledge of effective behaviour management and restorative practices
▪ Understanding of child development and inclusive education
▪ Ability to deliver targeted interventions for social, emotional and learning needs
▪ Effective communication and interpersonal skills
▪ Ability to maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures
▪ First Aid training / training in specific medical procedures as appropriate
▪ Commitment to upholding and promoting the school’s vision and values
▪ High expectations for all pupils and a belief in bringing out the best in every child
▪ Resilient, flexible and able to work under pressure
▪ Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
▪ Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
▪ Positive, proactive and nurturing approach
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
• We are a welcoming, caring and supportive team dedicated to nurturing and supporting the whole child.
• We are a Church of England School community that values strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families and recognises the importance of a community working together to raise and support children.
• We provide opportunities for professional development and training.
• We can offer you the chance to make a real difference in children’s lives, supporting their mental health and well-being and fostering their confidence and resilience.
Commitment to safeguarding
Brackley C of E Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Key Responsibilities of the Role:
▪ Support behaviour management and our policy of restorative approaches across the school
▪ Deliver targeted interventions for pupils’ social, emotional and learning needs
▪ Provide inclusion support for children with additional needs
▪ Work closely with the SENCO, Pastoral & Family Support Manager and all staff
▪ Promote disruption-free learning and positive relationships throughout the school
▪ Assist colleagues and respond to on-call requests, escalating concerns when necessary
▪ Build strong relationships with parents and carers, providing information, support and guidance.
▪ Support with internal suspensions and manage related processes
▪ Contribute to whole-school inclusion practices and support transition phases
▪ Working with children in both groups and on an individual basis
Qualities
▪ NVQ level 4 or equivalent in relevant subject (for example Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards) or Extensive, broad experience of working with a diverse range of children with special needs or in related field plus completion of in-house personal development courses within a similar role and Previous experience of working at level 3
▪ Specialist skills / training in curriculum or learning (for example, sign language, bilingual, dyslexia)
▪ Appropriate level of IT and keyboard skills
▪ Appropriate level of data protection, security and confidentiality awareness
▪ Experience of working with vulnerable children within a school (or similar) setting
▪ Experience delivering intervention groups
▪ Positive handling training
▪ Relevant qualification in supporting teaching and learning (desirable)
▪ Evidence of recent professional development in behaviour or inclusion (desirable)
▪ Experience working with children in a school or education setting
▪ Experience supporting children with additional needs, social, emotional, or behavioural challenges
▪ Experience working collaboratively within a team
▪ Knowledge of effective behaviour management and restorative practices
▪ Understanding of child development and inclusive education
▪ Ability to deliver targeted interventions for social, emotional and learning needs
▪ Effective communication and interpersonal skills
▪ Ability to maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures
▪ First Aid training / training in specific medical procedures as appropriate
▪ Commitment to upholding and promoting the school’s vision and values
▪ High expectations for all pupils and a belief in bringing out the best in every child
▪ Resilient, flexible and able to work under pressure
▪ Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
▪ Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
▪ Positive, proactive and nurturing approach
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
• We are a welcoming, caring and supportive team dedicated to nurturing and supporting the whole child.
• We are a Church of England School community that values strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families and recognises the importance of a community working together to raise and support children.
• We provide opportunities for professional development and training.
• We can offer you the chance to make a real difference in children’s lives, supporting their mental health and well-being and fostering their confidence and resilience.
Commitment to safeguarding
Brackley C of E Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.