Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEND, Learning Mentor, Family Support

Sywell Church of England Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 0AW

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,824.00 - £28,598.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata to £17,064.18 to £18,192.71

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEND, Learning Mentor, Family Support job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEND, Learning Mentor, Family Support

Contract Type: Permanent

Pay Grade: Grade G8 to G12

Full Time Salary: £26,824 to £28,598

Actual Salary: £17,064.18 to £18,192.71

Hours: 27.50 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Starting: 1 September 2026

We have a unique opportunity to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEND, Learning Mentor, Family Support to work with our children in our school, focusing on providing a high level of support to our teaching team alongside supporting in SEND, Learning Mentoring and Family support.

We are a small, village school that prides itself on the approach to all aspects of school life being founded in our school values of love, fellowship and respect. We have a passion and love for nature, and outdoor learning is part of the curriculum offer for all children in the school. The learning environments both inside and outside the school are inviting, engaging and nurturing. We show our love of God’s natural world through our creation themed internal decoration and external offerings of Forest School, an outdoor classroom and covered learning areas.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, approachable and friendly
• Is compassionate, patient and child-centered

• will ensure all children feel safe, happy and able to learn,

• will create a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment

• understands how to tackle challenging behaviour in children with respect and understanding, following the school’s Behaviour Policy.

• is supportive of the ethos of a Church and Trust school.

• understands our children and our community and who is able to build supportive and respectful relationships with children whilst maintaining confidentiality and following the school’s Code of Conduct.

• who is prepared to undertake appropriate CPD to develop their skills including First Aid training and annual Safeguarding / Child Protection training.

• understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to the safeguarding of children’s welfare - both at home and in school

• has experience working in a primary school or similar educational setting.
• has a strong understanding of SEND (including SEMH needs).
• has experience delivering interventions and supporting pupil progress.
• has the ability to build effective relationships with children, families, and professionals.
• has good organisational and administrative skills.

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 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 village school? Then please get in touch with us, we would love to hear from you!

We know this role is a very unique opportunity, and we welcome any questions you may have!

If you would like to speak to us about this role, or come a visit the school and the team, please contact the school office by phone or by email:

office@sywell.pdet.org.uk

01604 644565

Sywell 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.sywellceprimaryschool.org.uk/

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Sywell Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 93 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sywell Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sywell-church-of-england-primary-school

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