Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Freeman's Endowed Junior CE Academy is a friendly, inclusive, nurturing school with a big family feel, where everyone is treated with kindness, respect and understanding - our children love coming to school every day! Our staff work incredibly hard to provide an ambitious curriculum so that our children receive the best possible education. We are proud of our close links with St Barnabas School, which is our feeder infant school. Additionally, both schools are led and managed by the same Headteacher and Leadership Team - Our supportive leadership team are highly considerate of staff wellbeing and workload and strive to promote a positive working environment. We have a rare opportunity to join our school from June, initially on a fixed term basis but with a possibility of this being renewed for an additional year. Our ideal candidate will be someone who has: Previous experience of working with and supporting children of relevant age in a school environment. Good communication skills and a willingness to work constructively as part of a supportive team. Excellent knowledge of working with children with SEN Good Literacy and Numeracy skills. Ability to build successful working relationships with both children, staff and parents. Personal commitment to on-going professional development. In return, we can offer you: A welcoming and caring school, that encourages everyone to give their best at all times, that aims to contribute all they can to our life as a school community A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education A rewarding and exciting working environment, that inspires and challenges within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere. Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our brand-new partnership with Vivup Freeman's is a proud member of PDET, alongside 35 other schools in the Rutland, Peterborough and Northamptonshire area. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing the finances and other central services for the Academies in the Trust. These services include HR support; facilities and premises; procurement and school effectiveness. If this sounds like the perfect job opportunity and you’d like to join our family, we would like to hear from you! Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged, please call 01933 274870 to arrange. Freeman's Endowed CE Junior Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.