Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

Teaching Assistant (SEMH) at St James Church of England Primary School

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Job Reference #: EDV/2026/SJCEPS/34855

Location: Harlestone Road, St James, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7AG

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Part-Time

Salary: £26,428.00 Annually (FTE)
Pro rata to £19,331.90

Hours Per Week: 31.50

Weeks Per Year: 39

Closing Date: Midnight, Thu 1st Oct, 2026

Start Date: ASAP

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): Monday 5th October 2026

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About this Role

Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Pay Grade: Grade E
• Full Time Salary: £26,428
• Actual Salary: £19,331.90
• Hours: 31.50 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Starting: ASAP

St James CE Primary School is a relationships-led, two form entry primary school in the heart of Northampton. Part of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET), we have a strong Christian ethos and a county-wide commitment to children with SEMH needs through our specialist unit and outreach work. The unit (the PARC) is part of the local authority HARPS SEMH offer, providing two intakes per year (10 pupils per cohort) in a dedicated environment within our mainstream setting. This role will be within our specialist nurture provision and is supported by our Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour and Inclusion) the PARC Nurture Lead and two Nurture HLTAs.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• supports the Christian ethos and inclusive nature of St James and works to embed our values with children, staff, governors, parents, and the wider community;
• is an excellent practitioner with relevant experience and/or qualifications to support children with additional SEMH needs;
• has understanding and experience of working with children with SEMH difficulties in mainstream or specialist settings and responds positively and patiently to challenges;
• has high expectations of children's learning and can motivate children to flourish and achieve their potential;
• is reflective and continually seeks to improve their practice;
• builds strong relationships with children based on clear boundaries, empathy, and fairness;
• understands our community and our passion for inclusion, and can build supportive relationships within a team for the benefit of children;
• is energetic, smiles often, challenges positively, and drives change;
• has patience, resilience, and a desire to make a difference;
• begins each day with positivity and enthusiasm.

In return, we will offer:

• a supportive environment where contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued, and supported;
• happy and motivated children eager to learn;
• a collaborative, supportive school community underpinned by the Christian ethos and driven by a shared passion for children's welfare and education;
• a rewarding working environment within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere;
• access to a wide array of employee benefits and recognition systems via our partnership with Perkbox;
• employment within one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the Peterborough Diocese, with opportunities for development, training, and career growth.

Are you ready to seize a wonderful opportunity at a wonderful school? Then please get in touch—we would love to hear from you!

Visits during the school day are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office by phone or email:

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St James CE Primary is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust. We are a family of schools across the Peterborough Diocese, and these strong links contribute to our children's spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development. PDET manages employment and finances for our schools.

More information about the school and the Trust can be found on the following websites:

• https://www.stjames.northants.sch.uk/contact-details/
• https://www.pdet.org.uk/

For more details, see our Job Description and Personal Specifications.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive enough suitable applications, so please apply promptly!

Safeguarding Statement

PDET, and all of our schools, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We require all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All recruitment practices will include an enhanced DBS check, and references will be obtained before interview for shortlisted candidates. We are an equal opportunities employer.

• Someone who supports the Christian ethos and inclusive nature of St James and who works to embed our values with children, staff, governors, parents and the wider community;
• An excellent practitioner who has relevant experience and/or qualifications to support children with additional SEMH needs;
• An individual who has an understanding and experience of working with children with SEMH difficulties in mainstream or specialist settings and responds positively and with patience to the challenges these children face;
• Someone who has high expectations of children's learning and can motivate children so they can flourish and achieve their potential;
• Someone who is reflective and continually seeks to improve their practice;
• A person who builds strong relationships with children based on clear boundaries, empathy and fairness;
• Someone who understands our community and our passion for inclusion and who is able to build supportive relationships within a team for the benefit of the children;
• An energetic individual who smiles often, challenges positively and drives change for the benefit of all;
• Someone who has patience, resilience and a desire to make a difference;
• An individual who starts each day afresh with positivity and enthusiasm.
  
  St James CE Primary School is a relationships-led, two form entry primary school in the heart of Northampton. Part of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET), we have a strong Christian ethos and a county-wide commitment to children with SEMH needs through our specialist unit and outreach work. The unit (the PARC) is part of the local authority HARPS SEMH offer, providing two intakes per year (10 pupils per cohort) in a dedicated environment within our mainstream setting. This role will be within our specialist nurture provision and is supported by our Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour and Inclusion) the PARC Nurture Lead and two Nurture HLTAs.
  
  In return, we will offer:
• A supportive environment where contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued and supported.
• Happy and motivated children who are eager to learn.
• 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 working environment, within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
• Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our brand-new partnership with Perkbox.
• Employment within one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the Peterborough Diocese, with wider development, training and career opportunities.
Are you ready to seize a wonderful opportunity at a wonderful school? Then please get in touch with us, we would love to hear from you!