Teaching Assistant - Behavioural and SEN Assistant (Level 4)

Brackley Church of England Junior School, BRACKLEY, Northamptonshire, NN13 6EE

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 31.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Monday to Friday - 8:30am - 3:15pm.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26824-£28598
• Actual salary: £19486 - £20775
• Pay scale: NJC Grade G Scale 8-12

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

▪ Support behaviour management and our policy of restorative approaches across the school

▪ Deliver targeted interventions for pupils’ social, emotional and learning needs

▪ Provide inclusion support for children with additional needs

▪ Work closely with the SENCO, Pastoral & Family Support Manager and all staff

▪ Promote disruption-free learning and positive relationships throughout the school

▪ Assist colleagues and respond to on-call requests, escalating concerns when necessary

▪ Build strong relationships with parents and carers, providing information, support and guidance.

▪ Support with internal suspensions and manage related processes

▪ Contribute to whole-school inclusion practices and support transition phases

▪ Working with children in both groups and on an individual basis

Qualities

▪ NVQ level 4 or equivalent in relevant subject (for example Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards) or Extensive, broad experience of working with a diverse range of children with special needs or in related field plus completion of in-house personal development courses within a similar role and Previous experience of working at level 3

▪ Specialist skills / training in curriculum or learning (for example, sign language, bilingual, dyslexia)

▪ Appropriate level of IT and keyboard skills

▪ Appropriate level of data protection, security and confidentiality awareness

▪ Experience of working with vulnerable children within a school (or similar) setting

▪ Experience delivering intervention groups

▪ Positive handling training

▪ Relevant qualification in supporting teaching and learning (desirable)

▪ Evidence of recent professional development in behaviour or inclusion (desirable)

▪ Experience working with children in a school or education setting

▪ Experience supporting children with additional needs, social, emotional, or behavioural challenges

▪ Experience working collaboratively within a team

▪ Knowledge of effective behaviour management and restorative practices

▪ Understanding of child development and inclusive education

▪ Ability to deliver targeted interventions for social, emotional and learning needs

▪ Effective communication and interpersonal skills

▪ Ability to maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures

▪ First Aid training / training in specific medical procedures as appropriate

▪ Commitment to upholding and promoting the school’s vision and values

▪ High expectations for all pupils and a belief in bringing out the best in every child

▪ Resilient, flexible and able to work under pressure

▪ Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents

▪ Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times

▪ Positive, proactive and nurturing approach

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

• We are a welcoming, caring and supportive team dedicated to nurturing and supporting the whole child.
• We are a Church of England School community that values strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families and recognises the importance of a community working together to raise and support children.
• We provide opportunities for professional development and training.
• We can offer you the chance to make a real difference in children’s lives, supporting their mental health and well-being and fostering their confidence and resilience.

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

Brackley C of E Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teaching Assistant - Behavioural and Special Educational Needs Assistant (Level 4) .pdf - 116 KB (opens in new tab)

About Brackley Church of England Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 221 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brackley Church of England Junior School website
• Email address: bursar@bjs.northants-ecl.gov.uk
• Phone number: 01280707060
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brackley-church-of-england-junior-school

Brackley CE Junior School is a warm and welcoming family where children are supported to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe in nurturing the whole child, fostering a love for learning, and encouraging each pupil to reach their full potential within a compassionate and inclusive setting.

We are a caring and loving church school community, in the heart of Brackley market town, where we prioritise the well-being and development of every child and aim to help children love learning.

We recognise that every child is unique and are therefore committed to providing a nurturing, supportive atmosphere in which every child can be championed to realise their full potential. Our traditional values are embedded by our Christian ethos and we believe that through hard work and placing our trust in God we can provide an environment where children will flourish.

We have strong links with the local parish church of St Peter’s as well as local groups, and also participate in community events.

Arranging a visit to Brackley Church of England Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@bjs.northants-ecl.gov.uk.

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