Educational Teaching Assistant - SEN
Boothroyd Primary Academy, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3QEThis job expired on 7 October 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
7 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £16,219.00 - £17,352.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 3 - Point 9-13
Educational Teaching Assistant - SEN job summary
The Senior Leadership Team and Governors of Boothroyd Primary Academy are are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant. You will work as part of the SEN team supporting learning for specific pupils across school who can present with real difficulties in mainstream classes, in terms of communication and attention, learning needs, as well as physical needs. You will be a resilient person who is looking for a challenge in providing great support for our SEND children.
The successful candidate will be able to build good relationships with both students and staff, demonstrating a respectful and caring attitude towards everyone in school. Experience of working with children in a school environment is essential for this role as well as experience of working with children with special educational needs.
SEND support staff have a dual role within our school community:
1) Supporting teaching IN the classroom during lesson time.
2) Supporting and improving progress OUT of the classroom through individual/small group intervention work.
Key Attributes:
Have a true passion and enjoyment for enabling children to reach their potential.
Be enthusiastic with a good sense of humour.
Our unique school offers you:
Children who are keen to learn.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
A superb support network as part of the wider Focus-Trust MAT to help develop your potential within the school environment.
Wellbeing support and access to Kirklees Occupational Health Schemes.
If you would like to arrange a visit to our wonderful school, please contact the school office on 01924 562425, and we would be delighted to show you around and give you more information about the school. The role is for 27.5 hours per week, term time only. Hours are 8:30am to 3:10pm daily.
Commitment to safeguarding
CVs will not be accepted, only applications submitted on the school’s application form.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the DBS.
About Boothroyd Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 598 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Boothroyd Primary Academy website
Do you wish to make a strong contribution to the future success of our school?
Boothroyd Primary Academy is a large three-form academy serving over 640 pupils from the local Dewsbury community and judged by OFSTED as a Good school with Outstanding features. “As a result of inclusive leadership, precise assessment and high-quality teaching, children make outstanding progress” (OFSTED Mar 2019).
Our vision is for Boothroyd to be the heartbeat of the community, where we empower all, so we all shine brightly. We collectively contribute to a positive culture and learning environment that enables everyone to thrive and be the best version of themselves, by living out our school values of Honesty, Excellence, Aspiration, Respect and Teamwork. We believe in nurturing every child's potential and fostering a supportive learning environment where every pupil can thrive.
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