We are recruiting for a teaching assistant SEN at Briar Hill Primary School based in Northampton

About the role

5 GCSE at C grade or above including Maths and English Desirable 

Level 3 Certificate in Supporting T & L in Schools or equivalent

Experience of working with children or young people

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.

30 hours per week, Term Time 39 weeks Part-time Fixed Term Contract.  

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 

 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.

About The David Ross Education Trust 

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education. 

We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential.  Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff. 

Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2–19 with a broad range of special educational needs.  As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale.  At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education.  We are committed to ensuring that every child – regardless of their background – has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities.  From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character. 

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.   

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead.  From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment. 

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them. 

Apply now 

To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ tab. 

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.