Teaching Assistant - SEN

The Role

We are looking for a new energetic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our SEN Department. As part of the East Midlands Academy Trust we have a strong support network through our sister primary schools, Stimpson Avenue and Hardingstone.

As a primary school we have a large support network within our trust that the successful applicant would be required to work closely with and contribute to.

The role will involve working with named children who have Education, Health and Care Plans. You will be supporting pupils within the classroom setting as well as delivering interventions on a 1:1 or in small groups.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively, sensitively and empathetically to supervise and support our wonderful children with additional needs so that they can fulfil their potential and be successful in their learning. The role will include promoting independence and inclusion as well as supporting social development.

Accurate record keeping is important in this role, as is communicating and building effective working relationships with children, colleagues and parents. Attendance at review meetings may occasionally be required. You will take responsibility for the preparation of adapted resources under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo.

The ideal candidate will have:

·      Experience of working with children with additional needs

·      The ability to motivate children and the skills to support their learning effectively

·      Experience of leading interventions in small groups or on a 1:1

·      Good communication skills

·      A calm, nurturing personality

·      A positive, ‘can-do’ attitude

·      The desire to develop knowledge and skills and partake in continuing professional development

About Castle Academy

Castle Academy is a local school with a global vision and this is at the very core of our curriculum offer. Every school in the East Midlands Academy Trust (EMAT) is committed to providing the highest standard of education so that all children are supported to be the best that they can be. This will be achieved by the delivery of a well-planned and highly effective inclusive curriculum which is driven by our values.

As a school we have a range of exciting opportunities across the school including positions with additional responsibilities.

About East Midlands Academy Trust 

EMAT is an exciting, innovative and growing organisation where we try to do things differently, aligned to our core values and purpose that every child deserves to be the best they can be. Our Trust is a collaborative partnership that currently includes an all-through school in Northampton, a secondary school in Oundle and five primary schools in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes. By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.  

These include: 

• Continuous professional development and training opportunities 
• Dedicated support from our school improvement team 
• Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools 
• A Trust employee forum with representatives from across the organisation 
• A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme 
• A corporate eye care plan 
• Flu jabs for all staff 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Headspace 

For more information or an informal conversation please contact hrqueries@emat.uk. 

A Note for Recruitment Agencies 

We have a team of internal recruiters and we advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance then we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.