Teaching Assistant (SEND Support)

Job title:

Teaching Assistant (SEND Support)

Company

Wakefield Council

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an inclusive, enthusiastic and creative teaching assistant to primarily support our SEND pupils. We are seeking a positive team member to join our rapidly improving small school, at the heart of the local community, as soon as possible.The Successful Candidate will:

• Be committed to inclusion for all
• Promote and embed our school values
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Build strong positive partnerships with our parents/families throughout their child’s journey and the whole school community
• Lead by example; Being hardworking and dedicated
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Be organised with an ability to prioritise and use their initiative

The main purposes of the post are:

• To be responsible for providing bespoke support for individuals who have been identified as SEND.
• Working under the direction of the class teacher and with the SENDCo, provide support in addressing the needs of pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning.
• To develop and promote effective working relationships with families, members of staff and external agencies as required.
• Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people within the school.

We can offer:

• Children who are eager to learn
• A supportive and welcoming staff team
• A positive, forward-thinking supportive Leadership team
• Dedicated Governors who take a strategic and active role in delivering the school’s vision
• A commitment to your Professional Development for you to ‘Be the best that you can be’

For further details about the school please go to our website:Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Rachel Maguire in the main school office on 01977 798616 to arrange your visit.Closing date: Monday 9th June 2025 at 9am.Please return completed application forms to the school addressed to Nikkie Wright, Headteacher, Streethouse Primary School, Whinney Lane, Streethouse WF7 6DJ or via email at . If you require any further information please contact Nikkie Wright, Headteacher on 01977 798616.Please feel free to visit our website:In accordance with the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009, if you are shortlisted for this post you will be required to declare that you are not Disqualified (or Disqualified by Association) from working within this setting.The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.Completed application forms should be returned to the School address (email or posted as detailed above) by no later than 9am on Monday 9th June 2025.Visits: By appointment via the school officeClosing date: Monday 9th June 2025 at 9am.Shortlisting and invite to interview: 9th June 2025Observations and Interviews: 11th June 2025Job title Teaching Assistant (SEND Support) Job reference 243140 Date posted 16/05/2025 Application closing date 09/06/2025 Location Streethouse J. I & Nursery School, Whinney Ln, Streethouse, Pontefract WF7 6DJ Salary Grade 4, £24,790 – £25,183 Package 30 hours per week. Term time: 190 days. (30-minute unpaid lunch and 30-minute paid SEND lunchtime duty), 8:30am – 3pm Mon – Fri Contractual hours 30 Basis Part time Job category/type School, School Support, Term time Attachments Job descriptionWe are seeking to appoint an inclusive, enthusiastic and creative teaching assistant to primarily support our SEND pupils. We are seeking a positive team member to join our rapidly improving small school, at the heart of the local community, as soon as possible.The Successful Candidate will:

• Be committed to inclusion for all
• Promote and embed our school values
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Build strong positive partnerships with our parents/families throughout their child’s journey and the whole school community
• Lead by example; Being hardworking and dedicated
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Be organised with an ability to prioritise and use their initiative

The main purposes of the post are:

• To be responsible for providing bespoke support for individuals who have been identified as SEND.
• Working under the direction of the class teacher and with the SENDCo, provide support in addressing the needs of pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning.
• To develop and promote effective working relationships with families, members of staff and external agencies as required.
• Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people within the school.

We can offer:

• Children who are eager to learn
• A supportive and welcoming staff team
• A positive, forward-thinking supportive Leadership team
• Dedicated Governors who take a strategic and active role in delivering the school’s vision
• A commitment to your Professional Development for you to ‘Be the best that you can be’

For further details about the school please go to our website:Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Rachel Maguire in the main school office on 01977 798616 to arrange your visit.Closing date: Monday 9th June 2025 at 9am.Please return completed application forms to the school addressed to Nikkie Wright, Headteacher, Streethouse Primary School, Whinney Lane, Streethouse WF7 6DJ or via email at . If you require any further information please contact Nikkie Wright, Headteacher on 01977 798616.Please feel free to visit our website:In accordance with the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009, if you are shortlisted for this post you will be required to declare that you are not Disqualified (or Disqualified by Association) from working within this setting.The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.Completed application forms should be returned to the School address (email or posted as detailed above) by no later than 9am on Monday 9th June 2025.

Expected salary

£24790 – 25183 per year

Location

Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Job date

Sun, 18 May 2025 07:36:48 GMT

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