At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with additional needs to access the curriculum and thrive academically and socially.
- Company: Join a diverse community at Huntingtower Community Primary Academy, part of The Priory Federation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible career pathways and commitment to staff wellbeing and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in education.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths, computer literacy, and a passion for supporting children.
The predicted salary is between 25185 - 25185 £ per year.
Location: Huntingtower Community Primary Academy
Salary: PPS4 £25,185 per annum, pro rata to £15,827 per annum
Start Date: September 2026
Part Time
Temporary (Linked to SEN Funding)
Huntingtower Community Primary Academy is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Enhanced Support Assistant (1:1 SEND) to work 3 hours 20 minutes every morning and 2 hours 5 minutes every afternoon. We are a primary school (4-11 year olds) situated in the west part of Grantham and part of the successful Priory Federation of Academies Trust. We pride ourselves as being part of a widely diverse community and are fully committed to ensuring all pupils and their families are fully supported in achieving their goals.
The Enhanced Support Assistant (1:1 SEND) plays a vital role in ensuring all of our students can effectively access the curriculum both in and outside the classroom. This vacancy would suit an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about working with students with additional needs, supporting them to develop from both an academic and social perspective. An understanding of Social Emotional and Mental Health needs would be beneficial.
The successful candidate should be computer literate and have worked with MS Word, Outlook and Excel. English and Maths GCSE grade A-C are essential and a level 3 qualification or willingness to work towards the level 3 (essential). Previous experience of working with children is desirable.
Huntingtower Community Primary Academy is a member of The Priory Federation of Academies Trust, an established and supportive MAT. Our scale allows both flexibility and creativity in terms of career development, with permanent and secondment opportunities across our academies allowing exciting career pathways. We are determined in our mission to improve the life chances of our students and we are equally committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. All our support staff benefit from annual appraisals, access to CPD opportunities, our Trust Employee Benefits Programme and excellent support from our HR team.
Keen to find out more? A visit to the academy would be warmly welcomed. Please feel free to make an appointment by contacting Lyndsey White.
The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment for all. Our aim, embedded in the Trust Values, is to enrich our workforce at every level and we encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
The Priory Federation of Academies strictly adheres to GDPR regulations. In order to complete your application for this position you will be required to read and agree to the terms of our privacy statement. This will be available for you to read when you commence your application.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Please note that applicants may be subject to online/social media presence checks. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if we identify a suitable candidate.
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