Salary: Band 3 £23,500 – £23,893 (actual £17,350 – £17,640)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time only
Closing Date: Monday 24th June

The Northumberland Church of England Academy is a Multi Academy Trust that strives to provide a supportive, diverse and inclusive learning environment for staff and students.

Bishop’s Primary School have a unique opportunity for a SEN learning support assistant to work with the children and help them overcome their barriers to learning, such as social/behavioural difficulties and sensory or physical disabilities.

The successful candidate will support the children both inside and outside of the classroom, as some learning can take place away from the main teaching area. They will also work alongside other staff to help with tasks such as lesson preparation and maintenance of resources.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher, writing reports and updating records as required.
  • Monitor, assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment, as agreed with the teacher, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher
  • Understand and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils as required.
  • Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes, designed and supervised by a therapist/care professional

Our Benefits

  • Local Government/Teachers Pension Scheme
  • The Nest – Our nursery/childcare provision specifically for NCEAT staff
  • Free Parking
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave 
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme – free 24/7 health and wellbeing support for all members of staff within the Trust

If you would like to become a part of a well established multi-academy Trust in the heart of Northumberland, then we look forward to hearing from you. 

NCEA Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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