SEND Teaching Assistant
Birchfield Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 7HUThis job expired on 17 October 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- A1/B1
What skills and experience we're looking for
skills
To be able to organise learning activities and prepare resources efficiently.
To be able to communicate effectively.
Ability to relate well to children and adults.
To enable children with SEND to participate in learning activities and devise strategies to aid learning.
To be able to contribute effectively and work constructively within a team.
Good spoken and written English and good mathematical skills.
To be able to use initiative
To be able to use ICT equipment.
Knowledge & Understanding
Clear understanding of responsibilities of safeguarding and child protection
A knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunities and its influences in the workplace.
An understanding of the need for confidentiality.
An understanding of the importance of Health & Safety.
Understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.
An understanding of SEND.
A knowledge and understanding of working with children with Special Educational Needs.
A knowledge and understanding of child development in the early years.
Level 2/3 TA qualification/NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or appropriate level of experience of operating in the classroom environment
Certificate in first aid
An awareness of the General Data Processing Regulations (GDPR).
A knowledge and understanding of basic hygiene and intimate care.
GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths.
Experience of working in EYFS or KS1
Other Requirements
Ability to understand and observe the School and Leeds City Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
Committed to continuous improvement.
Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under the School and Leeds City Council’s Health & Safety Policies.
Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities to ensure up to date knowledge, skills, and continuous professional development.
To undertake any other duties commensurate to the grade as directed by the Headteacher and classroom teacher.
To undertake some duties out of hours as necessary.
To undertake duties off the school premises as directed the Headteacher and classroom teacher.
What the school offers its staff
Dear Prospective Candidate,
We are delighted that you have expressed an interest in the role of SEN Teaching Assistant at Birchfield Primary School.
Birchfield Primary School is situated in an outer suburb of South Leeds. It enjoys a particularly pleasant aspect backing on to fields and has a very well-maintained building. The majority of our pupils live locally in the village of Gildersome. Our school is a popular one and we are regularly oversubscribed. Our school is single form entry (from Reception – Y6). We also have a Nursey and Buddies, our before and after school provision. Our Nursery caters for 52 children, with flexible provision. The school enjoys excellent links with the local community. We are part of Morley Family of Schools and we are a member of ‘The Morley Primary Partnership’-a group of 8 local schools who work together, sharing good practice.
I am very proud to be the Headteacher here at Birchfield. This is a special place where our children are central to every decision and plan that we make. Our talented and dedicated team is central to our success, with every single member playing their part in making our pupils' Birchfield journey a memorable one. At Birchfield, it is our belief and our mission that every child has access to a first -class education and a wide range of exciting and enriching experiences throughout their time with us.
Our FAMILY values are woven throughout everything we do and create a safe, warm and welcoming environment for all.
Our children are truly the best. They are caring, kind, polite and inquisitive. It is our aim that by the time they leave us, they are confident individuals who are socially, emotionally and academically ready for the next step of their education.
The following quotes are taken from our recent Ofsted inspection report (October 2023):
Birchfield Primary is a small, friendly and welcoming school. Pupils thrive here.
Pupils excel in their learning.
Pupils’ behaviour is exceptional.
Parents are overwhelming positive about the school.
The school has a strong culture of reading.
Pupils love mathematics lessons.
The school has established a comprehensive programme to support pupils’ personal development. Pupils’ personal development is carefully woven through the curriculum.
Our thriving before and after school club - ‘Birchfield Buddies’ - opened its doors in September 2008 and provides a valuable service to the local community. Academic standards are high and our results have been consistently above the national average.
Birchfield is fortunate to have a tremendously supportive and challenging Governing Body and a dedicated network of parents and carers. Parents, pupils and staff are part of a very active ‘Friends of Birchfield School (FOBS)’, who raise thousands of pounds every year to support the school.
We are seeking a friendly and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant who will be committed to our ethos and values and will enhance our existing team. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a commitment to the promotion of high standards and expectations and be able to display energy, enthusiasm, determination and a sense of humour.
We hope this gives you an overview of our school. If you are the person we are looking for to join our team we would strongly encourage a visit to the school to meet our staff and pupils and see our lovely school and grounds. If you have any further questions, please contact the school office. You will also find a wealth of information on our website. www.birchfieldprimary.org.uk
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.
About Birchfield Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 233 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Birchfield Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- s.davies@birchfieldprimary.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0113 2533009
Birchfield Primary is situated in an outer suburb of South West Leeds. It enjoys a particularly pleasant aspect backing on to fields, and most of the pupils are drawn from the local village of Gildersome. The school has been heavily oversubscribed since 2004 and many children from further afield have selected us as their school of choice. The school is single form entry (from Foundation 2 – Y6) and we have a purpose built Foundation Unit that serves the village - F1 catering for a further 52 children with flexible provision. The school enjoys excellent links with the local community, is a member of ‘The Morley Primary Partnership’ a group of 8 local schools who work together sharing good practice, moderation, special projects and inset, and is an active member of the larger Morley Family of Schools.
Birchfield is a thriving and vibrant school with an excellent reputation both locally and within the authority. We are a school that seeks to combine academic excellence with a healthy, active and motivational curriculum. We are an inclusive school and very proud of our commitment to provide a high quality, rounded education for all pupils whatever their race, gender, religion or ability. This has been recognised through our achievement of the Stephen Lawrence Award (Level 1), Investors in People, the Inclusion Chartermark, Leeds Healthy Schools and National Healthy Schools as well as Activemark. Our most recent full Ofsted inspection in October 2018.
Arranging a visit to Birchfield Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.davies@birchfieldprimary.org.uk.
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