SEND Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 13 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 September 2025 |
| Location: | Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6DX |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 0cfdf819-ec33-4d65-be38-f315dd2be703 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Patience, empathy and a nurturing approach.
• An understanding of ADHD and Autism and how to support children within the classroom and school environment.
• Ability to build a rapport with children across school.
• Be adaptable and able to think on your feet in challenging situations with excellent communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for professional development and continuous learning.
• Commitment to inclusive education and promoting equality of opportunity.
• Relevant qualifications in education, child development, or a related field (desirable).
What the school offers its staff
• A friendly school that is a happy and healthy place to learn and work.
• A strong commitment to continuous professional development including working in partnership with Roundhay School and the Wharfe Valley Learning Partnership.
• The chance to be part of a school that is passionate about inspiring our pupils and enabling them to reach their full potential.
• A chance to be a part of a caring and nurturing school with an exciting vision for the future.
• A commitment to support you and your professional development.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
• Patience, empathy and a nurturing approach.
• An understanding of ADHD and Autism and how to support children within the classroom and school environment.
• Ability to build a rapport with children across school.
• Be adaptable and able to think on your feet in challenging situations with excellent communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for professional development and continuous learning.
• Commitment to inclusive education and promoting equality of opportunity.
• Relevant qualifications in education, child development, or a related field (desirable).
What the school offers its staff
• A friendly school that is a happy and healthy place to learn and work.
• A strong commitment to continuous professional development including working in partnership with Roundhay School and the Wharfe Valley Learning Partnership.
• The chance to be part of a school that is passionate about inspiring our pupils and enabling them to reach their full potential.
• A chance to be a part of a caring and nurturing school with an exciting vision for the future.
• A commitment to support you and your professional development.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.