Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Specialist SEMH Provision)

Contract Type: Permanent, 39 weeks per year.

Pay Grade: Grade 8 to 12

Full Time Salary: £26,824 to £28598

Actual Salary: £20,060.41 to £21,387.10

Hours: 31.50

Starting: 1 September 2026

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 lead one of the rooms within the Nurture Provision (1 Nurture room lead, 2 Nurture TAs, 5 children).

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, host schools, parents and the wider community.

An excellent practitioner who has relevant qualifications and experience to support children with behaviour challenges;

·        An individual who has an understanding and experience of working with children with SEMH difficulties in mainstream or specialist settings;

·        Someone who has high expectations of children’s learning and can motivate children to achieve their potential;

·        Someone who is reflective and continually seeks to improve their practice;

·        A person who has excellent team skills who can inspire colleagues and children alike;

·        Someone who understands our children and our community and who is able to build supportive relationships with parents and practitioners from other schools;

·        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:

• A friendly, supportive staff and welcoming, lively children who need your support;
• A Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher and PARC Lead who will encourage and support you to achieve your potential;
• Appropriate CPD to develop your skills and ensure you are successful;

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/

https://www.pdet.org.uk/

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.