SEND Support Assistant
Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 0QT
This job expired on 25 May 2022 – see similar jobs
Expected start date
As soon as possible
Application deadline
25 May 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 May 2022
Job details
Working pattern
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- 27.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Annual or full time equivalent salary
- £18,887 to £19,264 per annum
Actual salary
- Pro rata £11,712 to £11,946 per annum
SEND Support Assistant job summary
Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, joining the Star support team might just be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.
About Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy
Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy is a primary school, with a nursery, for 3 to 11 year olds in Bradford. We joined Star Academies in 2018 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. We were graded as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted during our most recent inspection in June 2019.
We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored classroom support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.
The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.
You will have:
GCSE in English and mathematics at Grade C or above
Level 3 qualification (NVQ level 3 or A level)
Practical experience of working with children within an educational setting
Experience of supporting children within a school context
Working knowledge of the National Curriculum
The ability to work one to one, in small groups and with whole classes
About Star Academies
Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 20 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed.
Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our learning and development centre, Star Institute. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.
We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.
Find out more
Please download the job description and person specification below for further information about the role. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please call us on 01274 773003.
We will shortlist as soon as possible after the closing date and will be in contact with shortlisted candidates to make arrangements for assessment. We will determine on a job by job basis the most suitable method for assessment in light of the current situation.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Wednesday, 25 May 2022 at midnight
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Proposed Start Date: To be confirmed
Our Commitment
Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.
We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.
Supporting documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 544 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in a new tab)
- Contact email
- anthony.waring@barkerend.staracademies.org
Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy in Bradford, West Yorkshire is a 500 place, 4-11 primary school. Barkerend joined the Trust on 1 April 2018. Like all Star schools, it has “Leadership” as a specialism.
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