Teaching Assistant (SEMH) Level 2 at St James Church of England Primary School
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About this Role
Teaching Assistant (SEMH) Level 2
Contract Type: Permanent
Pay Grade: Grade E
Full Time Salary: £25,583
Actual Salary: £18,713.79
Hours: 31.50 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Starting: As soon as possible
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 (the PARC) 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 Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour and Inclusion) the PARC Nurture Lead and two Nurture HLTAs.
We are looking to appoint someone who:
- 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;
- Someone who is reflective and continually seeks to improve
their practice;
- 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;
- 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.
In return, we will offer:
- A supportive environment
where contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued and supported.
- Happy and motivated
children who are eager to learn.
- A collaborative and
supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven
by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education.
- A rewarding working
environment, within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
- Access to a vast array of
employee benefits and recognition systems, via our brand-new partnership with
Vivup.
- Employment within one of
the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the Peterborough Diocese, with wider
development, training and career opportunities.
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
during the school day are welcome and 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.
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Contact Details
Ciara-Marie Tompkins
hr@pdet.org.uk
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