We are looking for a 1:1 Level 2 Teaching Assistant (SEN) to join us to support a child with individual medical needs.

Contract type: Fixed Term until 31 August 2025 to work with a child with individual needs.

Hours: 31.25

38 weeks per year

Grade: D 3 to D 4.

FTE Salary: £22,737 to £23,114. Actual: £16,111 to £16,378.18

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic, professional Teaching Assistant, who understands the learning and pastoral needs of primary children. The role would entail supervising and supporting a pupil with additional medical needs, whilst assisting the teacher with the implementation of pupil education.

Sywell CE Primary school is a small school where big things happen.

Our Christian Narrative (Romans 12:10) speaks to us of the unity of people working towards a shared purpose, whilst recognising and accepting people’s differences.   At Sywell CE Primary School we are all “Working Together in God’s Hands” to build our community based on the values of love, respect and fellowship.  These foundations underpin our holistic approach to supporting the whole child as an individual in their educational, social and spiritual growth.  Together, we endeavour to ensure that every member of our community feels they are an important and valued part of our school.

The successful candidate will be someone who is:

Enthusiastic, approachable and friendly

Ensures all children feel safe, happy and able to learn,

Create a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment

Support the teacher in management of pupil behaviour

Confident in using a range of behaviour management skills,

Ability to work effectively, flexibly and independently,

Supportive of the ethos of a Church and Trust school.

 If you feel you are a good fit for the role and would like to be considered for this post then please click to apply. In your application please clearly outline why you are perfect for this post and why you think our school is your school of choice.

We will offer you a supportive environment which values everybody; happy well motivated children who are eager to learn; a supportive team, as well as opportunities for further professional development.

If you would like any further details on this post, please do contact our Headteacher, Jo Shortland at head@sywell.pdet.org.uk.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.  Please do get in touch if you would like a tour of our wonderful setting.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Sywell is proud to be a part of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust, alongside 33 other schools in the Northamptonshire, Rutland and Peterborough area. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing the finances and other central services for the Academies in the Trust. These services include HR support; facilities and premises; procurement and school effectiveness.

More information about the school and the Trust, please find links to our website below:

https://www.sywellceprimaryschool.org.uk/

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

 For more information see our Job Description and Personal Specification.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so please do not delay in applying!

All of our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.