Teaching Assistant Level 3: SEN Specialist
Ref: SCH-HAT-0247 17 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 27.50 Weeks per Year: 43.954 Pay Grade: Support Staff | SCP6 - SCP7The Role
NJC Scale Point 6 to 7 (£25,989 to £26,403 FTE)
Actual Salary per annum (£16,264 to £16,523 per annum)
27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and reliable Level 3 Teaching Assistant to provide support for pupils, teachers and the Academy in order to raise standards of achievement for all pupils. The role will be working across the whole primary phase, providing support and specific interventions to children with identified needs in order to help them be successful.
The most recent Ofsted report for Earls Barton Primary School is filled with positive statements, such as: “Earls Barton Primary School is at the centre of its community. Pupils enjoy attending this friendly school. Staff and pupils treat each other with respect and kindness.” “The school goes the extra mile to secure pupils’ personal development.” “Staff are proud to work at Earls Barton Primary School”.
Earls Barton Primary School is proud to be part of Hatton Academies Trust. This expanding Multi Academy Trust is a family of schools collaborating in all aspects of teaching, learning and school management. The Trust is dedicated to high standards of education for all our students, developing opportunities for all and passionate about lifelong learning. Earls Barton Primary School is an inclusive school with high expectations for all. Our core values of Self-belief, Honesty, Respect, Excellence and Kindness are embedded across school life and help our children grow into confident, respectful and ambitious learners.
You can find out more about this role and apply on line via our website http://www.hattonacademiestrust.org.uk/working-for-us/vacancies/
The closing date for this vacancy is 9.00am Monday 6th October 2025.
Education without limits; Integrity at all times
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, race, religion, disability or age. Hatton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure Bureau Service check and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
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| Good qualifications in both English and Maths |
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| TA3 qualification or equivalent or relevant experience |
Desirable
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| Current First Aid qualification (or willing to work towards) |
Essential
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Skills
| Personal Attributes | |
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| Integrity |
Essential
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| Reliability |
Essential
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| Suitability to work with children |
Essential
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| Physically fit |
Essential
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| Enjoy working with children in a respectful and empathetic manner |
Essential
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| Willingness to undertake training and personal development |
Essential
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| Working with SEND children |
Essential
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| Experience | |
| Current first aid certificate |
Desirable
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| Substantial relevant experience |
Desirable
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| Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
| Ability to work effectively within a team environment |
Essential
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| Awareness of Equal Opportunities |
Essential
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| Organisational Fit | |
| Doing the Right Thing |
Essential
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| Showing Team Spirit |
Essential
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| Experience/Knowledge | |
| Data Protection |
Essential
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Safeguarding Information
Hatton Academies Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, age or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references.
Earls Barton Primary School
Broad Street
Earls Barton
Northampton
NN6 0ND
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