SEN Teaching Assistant

Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 7LP

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,648.00 - £19,951.00 Annually (Actual) Scale 3, SCP 5-6 (FTE £25,583-£25,989) Plus SEN Allowance £548, 32.5 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only (Fixed Term Until 31/08/27)

SEN Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and caring SEN Teaching Assistant to join our committed team. This is an exciting opportunity to support children in the early stages of their education and make a real difference in a vibrant and supportive school environment.

As a Teaching Assistant at Berry Brow Infant and Nursery School, you will:

• Work closely with class teachers to support high-quality teaching and learning across the Early Years and Key Stage 1.
• Provide targeted support for individuals and small groups of children, including those with additional needs.
• Help to create a safe, stimulating and inclusive classroom environment where all children can flourish.
• Support the development of children’s communication, language, social and emotional skills.
• Contribute to the assessment and monitoring of pupil progress.
• Promote positive behaviour and uphold the school’s values and ethos.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with young children, ideally within an infant or nursery setting.
• Is patient, caring and passionate about supporting children’s learning development.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is proactive, flexible and able to use their initiative.
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and high expectations for all pupils.

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming, friendly and supportive staff team.
• Enthusiastic, happy children who enjoy learning.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.
• Opportunities to develop your skills within a nurturing and forward-thinking school.

Please see the attached Job Pack for details.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 138 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/berry-brow-infant-and-nursery-academy

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