SEND Teaching Assistant

About our Trust / School The Pioneer Learning Trust is a small but growing Trust of collaborative schools in Luton and Bedford. The Trust currently consists of The Ferrars Academy, Chantry Primary Academy, Southfield Primary Academy, Whitefield Primary Academy, Ferrars Junior School , Warden Hill Infant School and Lakeview School. The Ferrars Academy is a very popular, successful and well-resourced academy; rated Good by Ofsted. We pride ourselves on delivering excellence in education, for infant and nursery aged children. We are located on the outskirts of Luton close to the M1, A5 link roads and the L&D hospital. Our 3-form entry school has a very diverse school population with a range of different languages, religions and cultures. Our children are well behaved and learn in a vibrant and friendly environment. About the job We are looking to appoint a L2 SEND Teaching Assistant . Under the direction of the SENDCo and class teacher you will be required to support pupils and staff through the provision of general assistance in the classroom and the school, or to support a small group of children or a child on a one-to-one basis with additional needs. Working hours: 33.5 hours per week Monday 8.30am to 5pm , Tuesday to Friday 8:30am to 4pm 1 hour lunch break every day Term time only + 5 inset days (39 weeks a year) £19,733 to £20,045 actual annual salary Fixed term contract until August 2027 (with a possibility of extending beyond then) The successful candidate will be someone who can: Be enthusiastic, calm and patient Motivate and inspire children, offering both challenge and enjoyment Put the children’s needs first Work as part of a team and work flexibility Demonstrate a positive attitude and good communication skills Display good practice when supporting individuals or small groups Demonstrate high expectations of pupil attainment and behaviour by having good knowledge of the curriculum We can offer you: A supportive leadership team who are keen to develop staff professionally A range of staff benefits and incentives including discounted wrap around care fees and staff lunches, online delivery drop off service and free refreshments A vibrant and friendly environment with well-behaved children No excess marking or paperwork workload Quotes from our current staff members “The academy allows me time off to watch my own children’s performances” “As a new member of staff, I felt welcomed and supported” “Ferrars offers a friendly, family working environment” Additional information Applicants for this public facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse and provide effective help or advice in fluently spoken English. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Internet searches will also be carried out prior to interview. Those who were born or have lived outside the UK may need to acquire additional overseas checks, which will be the responsibility of the candidate. Experience of working in a school is desirable. CV's and Personal statements are not accepted for any posts based in schools. Please ensure that references include your most recent employer and that the contact email is their professional NOT their personal email address. Successful applicants may be called to interview before the closing date and as such the advert may be withdrawn earlier than stated so early applications are encouraged. Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact enquiries@ferrarsacademy.co.uk or call the school office to book an appointment. The Ferrars Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the wellbeing of all our staff.