Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Job title:

Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Company

Wakefield Council

Job description

Highfield School is an 11-19 secondary school for pupils with severe learning difficulties. Our pupils have a wide range of additional needs including speech, language and communication difficulties, autistic spectrum conditions, more complex learning needs, physical disabilities and a number have rare genetic disorders. Our school is a popular and oversubscribed. Pupils benefit from our highly specialised teaching, outstanding pastoral care and the wide range of specialist support services and interventions we provide through our personalised programmes.Highfield School operates on 3 sites, Ossett, Thornes and Wakefield City Centre. We looking to appoint a number of Teaching Assistants at our Ossett site, but successful candidates may be required to work on any of our sites.Ideally, you will have a good understanding of our pupils’ special educational needs and/or prior experience of working in education. The successful candidates should be:

• committed to safeguarding, child protection and the welfare of children and young people
• committed to providing the best opportunities and ensuring outstanding outcomes for learners
• an ambitious team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of self, pupils and the community we serve
• able to maintain a positive approach when faced with challenges
• able to motivate, inspire and encourage learners to strive for excellence in all areas

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a hard working team, who are passionate about preparing young people with SEND for the next stage of their lives. In return, we offer a fantastic caring school where we work hard to ensure all children have the best opportunities to learn and flourish. Please see the job application pack for more about the specifics of the role.Completed application forms should be returned to the School for the attention of Ms Pam Sayle, School Business Manager, Highfield School, Gawthorpe Lane, Gawthorpe, Ossett, Wakefield WF5 9BS or by email at by no later than 3pm on Tuesday 22nd April 2025.Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 28th April 2025Visits to the school are encouraged, which can be arranged by contacting the Admin team on 01924 264240.Closing date: 3pm on Tuesday 22nd April 2025Interview date: week commencing 28th April 2025Job title Teaching Assistant (SEN) Job reference 242815 Date posted 04/04/2025 Application closing date 22/04/2025 Location Highfield School, Gawthorpe Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire WF5 9BS Salary £13.26 to £14.13ph actual pay range: £18,565.00 to £19,787.00, Grade 5 Package 31 hours 15 minutes, term time plus 5 inset days Contractual hours 31.15 Basis Part time Job category/type Part time, School, Term time Attachments Job descriptionHighfield School is an 11-19 secondary school for pupils with severe learning difficulties. Our pupils have a wide range of additional needs including speech, language and communication difficulties, autistic spectrum conditions, more complex learning needs, physical disabilities and a number have rare genetic disorders. Our school is a popular and oversubscribed. Pupils benefit from our highly specialised teaching, outstanding pastoral care and the wide range of specialist support services and interventions we provide through our personalised programmes.Highfield School operates on 3 sites, Ossett, Thornes and Wakefield City Centre. We looking to appoint a number of Teaching Assistants at our Ossett site, but successful candidates may be required to work on any of our sites.Ideally, you will have a good understanding of our pupils’ special educational needs and/or prior experience of working in education. The successful candidates should be:

• committed to safeguarding, child protection and the welfare of children and young people
• committed to providing the best opportunities and ensuring outstanding outcomes for learners
• an ambitious team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of self, pupils and the community we serve
• able to maintain a positive approach when faced with challenges
• able to motivate, inspire and encourage learners to strive for excellence in all areas

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a hard working team, who are passionate about preparing young people with SEND for the next stage of their lives. In return, we offer a fantastic caring school where we work hard to ensure all children have the best opportunities to learn and flourish. Please see the job application pack for more about the specifics of the role.Completed application forms should be returned to the School for the attention of Ms Pam Sayle, School Business Manager, Highfield School, Gawthorpe Lane, Gawthorpe, Ossett, Wakefield WF5 9BS or by email at by no later than 3pm on Tuesday 22nd April 2025.Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 28th April 2025Visits to the school are encouraged, which can be arranged by contacting the Admin team on 01924 264240.

Expected salary

Location

Ossett, West Yorkshire

Job date

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 07:16:06 GMT

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