Individual Needs Assistant (Oakwood Primary Academy)

At Oakwood Primary Academy the pupils and staff are looking to recruit an Individual NeedsAssistant to work from 8.15am to 3.30pmMonday to Friday during term time.

Were looking for a talented new member of our team to work specifically with asmall group of our SEN children across our reception classes.

At Oakwood were fortunate to have an incredibly modern spacious and well-resourced Early Years Foundation Village where support to get our wonderful pupils off to a strong start at school is our absolute priority. As such were looking for someone who has experience of supporting children with additional needs and who recognises the rewards this brings. Although targeted support will need to be given for one specific child opportunities to work with other children within our classes will also be available and we envisage the successful candidate being able to provide dynamic support to a range of our children all the while promoting independence inclusion and overall wellbeing. For this role we are seeking someone who is calm caring and resilient with the ability to build positive relationships with each and every child they work with as well as other staff within our team. So if you are a strong team player with great work ethic communication skills a keen desire to learn and adapt and can bring experience of supporting children requiring targeted/ enhanced provision then we would love to hear from you!

For our employees we aim to:

• utilise our modern well-equipped EYFS-designed village spaces to provide well-rounded provision for all pupils

• organise and promote relevant training for our staff body to best support our staff in being as successful as possible in their respective roles

• give staff the full support of senior leaders including clear guidance from our Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion

• establish a clear SEND pathway for graduated support

• facilitate Aurora Academies Trust-wide training opportunities

• liaise regular with our teams promoting great communication and team atmosphere

• embrace our school motto of being better every day.

Please note that although this post will be fixed-term from September 2025 -July 2026 our school and Trust setting pride itself on retaining excellent staff and theremaybe possibilities for contractual extension.

The salary shown reflects an interim 2025/2026 pay award pending completion of the negotiations between the National Employers and the Trade Unions. The difference between this and what is agreed as the final pay award will be paid as a lump sum back pay when announced by the government and the Trade Unions.

We are also pleased to be able to offer access to our benefits scheme Aurora Academies Advantage. This includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme online GP service cycle to work scheme discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support. We also offer enhanced paternity leave in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books.

Finally we really appreciate meeting prospective candidatesso that we have the opportunity to get to know more about you prior to our shortlisting process but also to give us opportunity to showcase our school and unique EYFS facilities. We welcome tours during and after-school hours so do get in touch with Susan Hubbard (School Business Manager) on to arrange a visit to Oakwood!

Closing date:Friday 7 November 2025 at 10am

Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.