SEN Teaching Assistant

Cedar Road Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 2JF

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 Annually (FTE) NJC4 : 25,185pa FTE (pay review pending) - £19,431.45pa pro rata - fixed term to August 2027

SEN Teaching Assistant job summary

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support children who require 1:1 and has severe SEN/Behavioural needs

Under the specific supervision of the class teacher, to work with individuals and groups of pupils to deliver learning programmes.

To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.

To assist with the general pastoral care of the pupils, including helping pupils who are unwell distressed or unsettled.

To assist the pupils with personal needs as appropriate.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

To prepare and maintain basic classroom resources and equipment as directed by the class teacher and assist the pupils in their use; preparing the classroom and resources.

Provide regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement and progress.

Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson time but during the school day, within contracted hours as necessary for their safety; including accompanying teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities within contracted hours.

Assist with the general pastoral care of pupils, including helping pupils who are unwell, distressed or unsettled.

Assist with the development of basic Literacy, Numeracy and IT skills and to support their use in learning activities.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: NJC4 - pay review pending

Local Government Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.

Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale. At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education. We are committed to ensuring that every child - regardless of their background - has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities. From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

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Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check.?The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

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 Cedar Road Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 383 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Cedar Road Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cedar-road-primary-school-northampton

Cedar Road Primary School is a successful, oversubscribed primary school in the Abington area of Northampton. We want all our pupils to feel valued, confident, and excited about their learning. Every pupil can succeed and challenge themselves to become the best they can be. We aim to nurture our children to enjoy a lifelong love of learning and to help them become thoughtful and caring members of the community. As part of the David Ross Education Trust, we provide a wide range of opportunities and experiences for our children. As well as striving for academic excellence, we want our pupils to find and develop new talents and interests.

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