SEND Teaching Assistant

The Arbours Primary Academy, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 3QF

28 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  14 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 - £24,796.00 Annually (FTE) NJC 03 £24,796 FTE, £19,131 Pro Rata per annum for working 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum, fixed term until 31st August 2027.

SEND Teaching Assistant job summary

The Arbours Primary Academy is now recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant. This role could be your next career opportunity at our OUTSTANDING school.

If you are dedicated, inspirational and have high expectations of children and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you!

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our children 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.

About the role

The Arbours Primary Academy are looking for an outstanding SEND Teaching Assistant with sound knowledge and/or experience of the primary curriculum to add specific skills to our existing team, and are committed to ensure that all children achieve their best.

We can offer you a great team with a wide range of training opportunities including bespoke courses from the David Ross Education Trust.

This is a fixed term role until 31/08/2027 with the possibility of renewal. Working 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum.

Model excellent day-to-day inclusive practice.

Work with SENCo and other staff to ensure Learning Support reflects the School’s ethos and aims.

Develop knowledge of a range of learning support needs and strategies of support to meet children’s learning and pastoral needs.

Participate in training to develop the range of skills required to support the full spectrum of child/children with SEND.

Give in-class and working in small groups support by: clarifying and explaining instructions; ensuring the child/children can use equipment and materials provided; motivating and encouraging the student as required; supporting the development of skills in literacy, numeracy, communication and social and behavioural needs helping child/children to concentrate on, meeting physical needs as required whilst encouraging independence; liaising with class teachers and SENCo; developing appropriate resources to support child/children with SEND

To assist and work collaboratively with the class teacher (and other professionals as appropriate) in the development of a suitable programme of support.

Work collaboratively with staff to make reasonable adjustments to lesson plans, materials and teaching activities to ensure accessibility for child/children with SEND.

In conjunction with the class teacher, and under direction from the SENCo, ensure that the progress of child/children with SEND is being monitored and tracked.

To participate in the evaluation of the support programme as part of school self-evaluation processes.

To provide regular feedback about child/children to the teacher and the SENCo and to parents.

Salary & Benefits

NJC 03 £24,796 FTE, £19,131 Pro Rata per annum

Access to 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

Flexible working patterns

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.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ tab.

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

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 The Arbours Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 337 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Arbours Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-arbours-primary-academy

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