Specialist Teaching Assistant for SEND
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4EG |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 043f79f5-a751-445e-b60c-714285363ec2 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
• Has a strong understanding of pupils with SEND, particularly Speech, Language and Communication difficulties;
• Has high expectations and is committed to ensuring children make strong progress based on their starting points;
• Is able to communicate well with good interpersonal skills;
• Is committed to an inclusive ethos where every person matters;
• Has good behaviour management skills;
• Has some experience in children with additional needs;
• Can work well as part of a team;
• Is warm, kind, caring, positive and has a sense of humour.
What the school offers its staff
• A nurturing, caring and inclusive school;
• A forward-thinking Trust that takes professional development, workload and staff wellbeing seriously;
• A friendly, hard-working, professional and supportive team of staff and governors;
• Happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and behave well;
• A commitment to your professional development.
Further details about the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Specialist Teaching Assistant to provide a high-quality learning experience for a small group of children with Education Health and Care plans with Speech, Language and Communication difficulties. The children require elements of a bespoke curriculum which has been planned by our SENDCo, alongside support from other SENDCos in the Trust and our Director of School Improvement. The pupils will spend time every week in their classrooms for lessons that they can access with scaffolds and adjustments.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Helen's CE Primary School has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Online checks will be made on all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
• Has a strong understanding of pupils with SEND, particularly Speech, Language and Communication difficulties;
• Has high expectations and is committed to ensuring children make strong progress based on their starting points;
• Is able to communicate well with good interpersonal skills;
• Is committed to an inclusive ethos where every person matters;
• Has good behaviour management skills;
• Has some experience in children with additional needs;
• Can work well as part of a team;
• Is warm, kind, caring, positive and has a sense of humour.
What the school offers its staff
• A nurturing, caring and inclusive school;
• A forward-thinking Trust that takes professional development, workload and staff wellbeing seriously;
• A friendly, hard-working, professional and supportive team of staff and governors;
• Happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and behave well;
• A commitment to your professional development.
Further details about the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Specialist Teaching Assistant to provide a high-quality learning experience for a small group of children with Education Health and Care plans with Speech, Language and Communication difficulties. The children require elements of a bespoke curriculum which has been planned by our SENDCo, alongside support from other SENDCos in the Trust and our Director of School Improvement. The pupils will spend time every week in their classrooms for lessons that they can access with scaffolds and adjustments.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Helen's CE Primary School has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Online checks will be made on all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.