SEN Teaching Assistant

Boothroyd Primary Academy, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3QE

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  5 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £17,217.00 - £18,311.00 Annually (Actual)

SEN Teaching Assistant 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 SEND team supporting learning for specific pupils 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. At this time, we are particularly looking for applicants who wish to work within Early Years/KS1, but there may be occasion to work across the whole school depending upon arising needs.

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 learning coach 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 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.

Please do have a look at the school website at www.boothroydprimaryacademy.co.ukfor further information.

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.

Boothroyd Primary Academy is a member of Focus-Trust, and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and other relevant employment checks.

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

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.

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 Boothroyd Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 557 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Boothroyd Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/boothroyd-primary-academy

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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