Part Time SEN Support Assistant (Fixed term)

Teach Midlands; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education provider in Market Harborough is seeking a part-time SEN Support Assistant to assist a child with complex additional needs in KS2. The role involves working two days a week with a focus on providing individualized support and fostering a positive learning environment. Candidates should be passionate, patient, and dedicated to promoting an inclusive educational experience. The position is term-time only, with a start date in January 2026.

Benefits

High quality training and professional development opportunities

Commitment to staff well-being

Pay and Reward package equal to national agreements

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs is preferred.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with parents and children.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.

Responsibilities

• Support a child in KS2 with complex additional needs.
• Establish supportive relationships with children and parents.
• Manage workloads in line with the school's commitments.

Skills

Creative

Passionate about children

Patient

Resilient

Ability to establish supportive relationships

Job description

Part Time SEN Support Assistant (Fixed term)

Part-Time SEN Support Assistant (Fixed term/Named Child)

Upton Meadows Primary School, part of Northampton Primary Academy Trust, has a vacancy for a part-time SEN Support Assistant to support a child in KS2 from asap in January 2026, who has complex additional needs. The role is based on funding specifically to provide support for this pupil through his/her EHCP. This will be reviewed regularly, particularly if the needs of the child change, and at the end of each academic year. Should the pupil leave, the role will cease at the end of the relevant school term; we will give a minimum of 4 working weeks’ notice. The role will be for two complete days (12.5 hours) a week, term-time only – days to be negotiated.

Our school vision is to develop well rounded, confident and responsible individuals who aspire to achieve their full potential. We do this by providing a welcoming, happy, safe, and supportive learning environment in which everyone is equal, where opportunities are for all and all achievements are celebrated. We are looking for someone whose personal values align with this vision and is a creative, passionate and committed professional, someone who can provide their learners with the support and dedication they need; someone who is willing to go the extra mile and who is willing to become involved in all that Upton Meadows Primary School has to offer.

Northampton Primary Academy Trust aims to achieve educational excellence; creating opportunities and enriching lives. This applies to our fabulous staff as well as our children.

NPAT schools prioritise staff well-being and commit to the NPAT Employee Pledge, informed by recommendations within the DfE Workload Review, which means that we are committed to:

• A fair and reasonable workload.
• High quality training and professional development opportunities including secondments, leadership support and mentoring.
• A Pay and Reward package at least equal to the national agreement for teachers, and the Local Authority pay scale for support staff.
• Regular network opportunities with teachers in similar roles across other NPAT schools.
• Higher priority placement in the school that you work at for the admission of staff children.

In addition, we offer innovative schools, which are committed to the development of sport and the arts through our links to the Royal Shakespeare Company, The National Gallery, Microsoft and the Northampton School Sports Association.

The ideal candidate will embody the NPAT values and will:

• Be passionate about supporting children to achieve their best in everything that they do.
• Understand the needs of our community that we serve.
• Be committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Establish positive and supportive relationships with children and parents.
• Be patient, calm and resilient with a positive attitude and a sense of humour.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants and references will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview and will form part of the interview process. The successful applicant will be expected to have two satisfactory references and undertake a medical questionnaire.

A virtual tour is available on our school website in the ‘About Us’ section – it is also possible to arrange a tour of the school and/or a conversation with the Headteacher, please contact the school office on 01604 683850.

Closing date for applications is Friday 16th January at 5pm with an expected interview date of Tuesday 20th or Wednesday 21st January and a start date ASAP. If you would like any further information, please contact the school directly.

Location The Square, Upton, Northampton NN5 4EZ, UK