SEN Teaching Assistant
Isham Church of England Primary School, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 1HDThis job expired on 9 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
1st September 2025
Closing date
9 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,404.00 - £24,404.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £ 9,406.99
SEN Teaching Assistant job summary
Isham CE Primary School
‘Encourage each other and build each other up’
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Nurturing the infinite worth of every person through love, respect, perseverance, honesty and forgiveness.
SEN Teaching Assistant
Hours: 17 hours per week, 35 days per week
38 weeks per year
Grade: Grade E4
Salary: £24,404 FTE
Actual: £9,406.99
1 year fixed term contract
Preferred working pattern: 2 days a week 10am -2.15pm and 3 days a week 10am -2.30pm (1 hour lunch break)
Are you looking for a new opportunity to work in a school that nurtures and believes in the infinite worth of every child?
Are you looking for a role where you can make real change and contribute to the successes of your colleagues?
Then we want to hear from you!
We are Isham Church of England Primary School; a school which has been a feature of the parish of Isham since 1840, and an academy, which is part of the wider family of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET).
Isham has always embraced the ‘whole’ child, ensuring academic rigour is set within a wider theological and educational context. We understand that the Arts, Sport and Faith together with good pastoral, spiritual & mental health support drive standards far more rapidly than any diet restricted to English & Maths and, thus, these feature heavily in our school.
We also acknowledge that mental health, resilience and good pastoral support is critical in supporting the staff team to pro-actively manage all challenges that they face, in ensuring our children leave us being the best they can be & well prepared for the next phase of their journey. Therefore, we are really excited to recruit for a brand-new Teaching Assistant, who shares in our vision, to join our team and contribute to the successes of our school.
To join Isham Primary, is to become part of a close-knit team, that work hard together, to provide the best education and opportunities for our children.
Isham CE Primary is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust and has been since 2017. We are a family of 33 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.
We are looking to appoint someone who:
Wants to make a real difference in a child’s life by providing tailored support to help them thrive in our inclusive school environment.
Is enthusiastic, approachable, and friendly
Ensures all children feel safe, happy, and able to learn
Has an understanding of the curriculum and pastoral needs of primary aged children
Is able to deliver high quality first teaching
Is confident in using a range of behaviour management strategies
Has the ability to work effectively, flexibly, and independently using their own initiative and above all is a committed team member
Has knowledge, understanding and/or experience of working with children with additional needs
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing support for children with complex needs, in line with recommended provision and targets from external professionals
Supporting learning, communication, and social development both inside and outside of the classroom
Working closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, and external professionals
Contributing to a nurturing and structured learning environment
We can offer you:
A fantastic opportunity to develop your career with a supportive trust who champions development
Supportive, motivated and interested staff, governors and parents
Happy, caring and motivated children
A positive Christian ethos
For more information see our Job Description and Personal Specification.
Closing date 9th July 2025 at midday
If this sounds like the perfect job opportunity and you’d like to join our family, Isham CE Primary School would like to hear from you!
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact us on 01536 723956 to arrange your visit and tour slot!
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Isham CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. DBS checks will be required from successful candidates and references will be sought prior to interview for all shortlisted candidates.
About Isham Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 97 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Isham Church of England Primary School website
Isham School, is passionate about providing a scripture-led, valued based education, focussed on developing the whole child – built on love, respect, perseverance, honesty, and forgiveness. They ensure academic rigour is set within a wider theological and educational context, supplemented by the Arts, Sport and Faith, within an environment with good pastoral, spiritual and mental health support. In doing so, Isham School seeks to enable all their children to achieve their full potential academically, personally, and spiritually, leaving with the skills, values and attitudes required to become successful citizens in their ever-changing world.
Isham offer a well-rounded, well-planned, ambitious, and progressive curriculum, that challenges, supports and inspires their children. The ideal candidate would share this passion, to drive the personal and academic progression of children, whilst contributing to a safe, creative, and exciting learning environment.
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