SEND Teaching Assistant at Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School
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Job Reference #: EDV/2026/HFNAIS/32530
Location: Wharf Road, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 8BQ
Contract Type: Temporary
Contract Term: Full-Time
Salary: £25,614.00 - £26,017.00 Annually (FTE)
Hours Per Week: 31 hours and 15 mins
Weeks Per Year: 39
Closing Date: 5:00pm, Tue 22nd Sep, 2026
Positions Available: 1
About this Role
We are looking for a caring and committed SEND TA to join our school.
This position is to support a specific SEND pupil with limited speech and independence skills. Experience of working with children with significant speech, language and communication needs is desirable.
The successful applicant will support the pupil with their social and learning needs. This will include one to one work, small group work and supporting the pupil within the classroom environment, alongside their peers to develop their:
- Communication and social interaction skills
- Attention and concentration skills
- Early literacy and mathematical skills
The successful applicant should:
- Be prepared to support an intimate care plan
- Build positive relationships with pupils
- Value personal development as well as academic achievement
- Have good literacy and numeracy skills
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for all teaching and learning activities
- Have experience of working with pupils with a variety of needs
- Be paediatric first aid trained or be willing to complete the course
In return, we can offer you a position in a great team of professionals who are dedicated to working to improve children's opportunities. We are an inclusive and supportive community who will provide excellent opportunities to develop professionally.
The school is a well-resourced modern teaching and learning environment. Our dedicated leadership team is committed to continuous improvement. We work together with our partner schools in the Learning for Life Education Trust, a locally based multi-academy trust.
Hours of work:
You will be required to work 31 hours and 15 minutes per week (8:40am - 3:25pm with 30 minutes for lunch), Monday-Friday, 39 weeks per year. Please note that holidays cannot be taken in term time, but an allowance for holiday entitlement is paid accordingly. We are open to job share arrangements for this position.
Salary:
Grade D, Scale points 3-4, £25,614 - £26,017 FTE (Pro rata for part-time)
Contract:
Named child contract. Your contract will be linked to the funding of the name child. When the child leaves the school, the contract will end.
The closing date for applications is 12:00pm Tuesday 29th September 2026
We will interview on receipt of successful applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
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SEND Teaching Assistant in Higham Ferrers employer: Life Education Trust
As a Learning Support Assistant at our school, you will be part of a nurturing and inclusive environment dedicated to fostering the growth and development of every pupil. We offer comprehensive professional development opportunities, ensuring that you can enhance your skills and advance your career while making a meaningful impact on students' lives. Our supportive work culture values collaboration and communication, allowing you to thrive in your role and contribute to a positive educational experience for all.
