Contract Details

Contract Type: This is a fixed term rolling contract, as linked to the funding in our SEMH provision.
Working Pattern: 31.5 hrs/week, 39 weeks/year (8:30am – 3:30pm with a half hour lunch. 8:15am start Wed)

About this Role
St James CE Primary School is an inclusive, two-form entry primary school in the heart of Northampton. Part of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET), we have a strong Christian ethos and a county-wide commitment to children with SEMH needs through our specialist unit and outreach work.  The unit offers provision for up to 10 full-time pupils in a dedicated environment within our mainstream setting. This role will be within our specialist provision and is supported by our Inclusion Lead and two HLTAs. Two posts are available.

We are looking for:

• Someone who supports the Christian ethos and inclusive nature of St James and who works to embed our values with children, staff, governors, parents and the wider community;
• An excellent practitioner who has relevant experience and/or qualifications to support children with additional SEMH needs
• An individual who has an understanding and experience of working with children with SEMH difficulties in mainstream or specialist settings and responds positively and with patience to the challenges these children face;
• Someone who has high expectations of children’s learning and can motivate children so they can flourish and achieve their potential;
• A person who builds strong relationships with children based on clear boundaries, empathy and fairness;
• Someone who understands our community and our passion for inclusion and who is able to build supportive relationships within a team for the benefit of the children;
• Someone who is reflective and continually seeks to improve their practice;
• An energetic individual who smiles often, challenges positively and drives change for the benefit of all;
• Someone who has patience, resilience and a desire to make a difference;
• An individual who starts each day afresh with positivity and enthusiasm.

 We can offer you:

• Friendly, supportive staff and welcoming, lively children who need your support;
• A Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team who will encourage and support you to achieve your potential;
• Appropriate CPD to develop your skills and ensure you are successful;
• A range of employee benefits including Vivup & our EAP

Visits to see our school and to meet the team and welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01604 751475 to arrange an appointment. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. References will be requested and on-line searches undertaken prior to interview to form part of the interview process. The successful applicant will also be expected to undertake a medical questionnaire and disclose information about spent convictions and cautions