Teaching Assistant (Specialist SEMH Nurture Provision)
Contract Type: Fixed Term initially until 31 July 2026 as linked to funding in our SEMH provision.
Pay Grade: Grade E5
Full Time Salary: £25,583.00
Actual Salary: £18,713.79
Hours: 31.50 hours per week, over 39 working weeks.
Starting: April 2026, initially fixed term until 31 July 2026 as linked to funding in our SEMH provision.
St James CE
Primary School is a relationships-led, 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 is part of the local authority HARPS
SEMH offer, providing two intakes per year (10 pupils per cohort) in a
dedicated environment within our mainstream setting. This role will be within
our specialist nurture provision and is supported by our Inclusion Lead and two
HLTAs.
We are looking to appoint someone who:
In return, we will offer:
Are you ready to seize a wonderful opportunity at a
wonderful school? Then please get in touch with us, we would love to hear from
you!
Visits to the school and to meet the team are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office by phone or
by email:
01604
751475
St James CE Primary is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese
Education Trust. We are a family of schools across the Peterborough Diocese,
and these strong links make special contribution to our children’s spiritual,
moral, social and cultural development and learning. PDET is responsible for
employing all staff and managing finances and other central services for the
academies within the Trust.
More information about the school and the Trust can
be found on the following websites:
https://www.stjames.northants.sch.uk/contact-details/
For more information see our Job Description and Personal Specifications.
We
reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient
number of suitable applications, so please do not delay in applying!
PDET,
and all of our schools, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments
will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, and references will be sought
prior to interview for all shortlisted candidates. We are an equal
opportunities employer.
Ciara-Marie Tompkins
hr@pdet.org.uk
