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Oakfield Primary Academy is looking to recruit an SEN Associate Teacher on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2026.
The salary is £24,513 full time equivalent, actual pro rata salary £18,287.81 based on 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 38 weeks per year.
We are looking for an Associate Teacher who has good SEN experience - someone who is good with behaviours, robust and can think on their feet when dealing with children who exhibit challenging behaviour. They will be able to work on a 1:1 level with pupils, as well as supporting small groups of pupils who require guidance and strategies to understand academic and behavioural expectations to participate in mainstream teaching, wherever possible.
At Oakfield Primary Academy, we are an accredited IQM Flagship school, which recognises and celebrates our highly inclusive ethos. Oakfield are dedicated to providing a high quality education for all pupils and we support the needs of all individuals in our care. If you would like to work in a friendly and dynamic team, have experience of working with children and have the drive and dedication to build on your skills, we would love to hear from you.
We have been judged with a solid good in Ofsted; this is the type of school you could be joining:
1. A strong sense of community fills this inclusive school
2. Staff have high expectations of the pupils and expect them to work hard
3. Adults are strong role models
4. Staff are proud to work here and pupils love to learn here
5. Leaders and staff have worked incredibly hard to improve the school since its last inspection
6. ‘There is a real team feeling – we are Team Purple.’
7. Teachers know their pupils well
8. Pupils feel that they will leave school remembering motivational teachers and visitors, that diversity is celebrated, and that they have been treated as individuals: ‘It’s OK to be me!
Our staff benefits package includes:
9. Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
10. Two family days
11. Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave
12. Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
13. Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
14. Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
15. Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.
Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.