At Whitefield Primary Academy our school motto is “Respecting Others, Belonging Together, Being Our Best!” and we do this through our values-based education. As a values-based school, our children are empowered to love learning and our school community is a happy, harmonious and engaging place where children feel secure.

As part of a Multi Academy Trust- The Pioneer Learning Trust-we work closely with our Trust partners to provide excellent opportunities for our children. 

SEND Teaching Assistant

Hours of work: 30 hours per week- Monday -Thursday 8:30am -3:30pm - with 30 minutes lunch break and Friday 8.30am – 12.30pm, Term Time only 

This post is initially fixed term until 31^st December 2026

 £17,239- £17,511 Actual Annual Salary 

We are looking to recruit a friendly and approachable Teaching Assistant to work with a SEND pupil.

The ideal candidate would be someone able to work calmly and flexibly using a variety of interventions to meet the needs of our children. 

You must enjoy the challenge of working with our remarkable children and want to make a difference to their well-being and education.

Ideally, you will have previous experience of working with young people and /or an understanding of special needs. 

Are you?

Calm, patient and resourceful?

Do you have plenty of energy and enthusiasm?

Are fully committed to the principles of inclusion?

Do you want to make a difference to a child's life? 

We are looking to employ someone who will have a positive influence on our children. 

Main Duties; 

* Provide support in the classroom to individuals/groups as directed by the lass teacher/line manager (e.g. adapting activities to meet pupils' needs within IEPs, care plans etc.)

* Follow and implement the school's behaviour and related policies and procedures. Invigilate tests and examinations as directed.

* Provide support for learning in the classroom as directed by the class teacher/line manager and help to maintain the order of cleanliness of the classroom environment e.g. putting up displays, (may involve the '21 tasks of the National Agreement) 

* Assist in the supervision of children during the working day, on/off site including for example school visits, swimming; accompany children home or hospital before and after school 

We can offer:

A welcoming and friendly workplace with an exceptionally dedicated staff team.

A highly skilled, experienced, and committed School Leaders.

A well -resourced working environment. 

A strong and highly responsive central trust support team.

Staff well-being is a priority for our team, and we work closely with our staff to achieve positive work/life balance.

So, if you would like to join our amazing team and be part of our exciting journey then please apply today!

Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English. 

CVs will not be accepted for any post based in schools. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. 

Visits to tour our school sites are welcomed and strongly encouraged. 

Please contact Megan Hankey-hankeym@whitefield.primaryluton.co.uk/01582 596108 to arrange a visit, answer any queries or for an informal chat.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient interest is received