SEND Teaching Assistant

Holybrook Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 0EF

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Band 5, SCP4-6 (Actual salary £17,963 - £18,536 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will;

• Have an understanding of the needs and development of young learners
• Have good knowledge of positive behaviour management strategies
• Have experience of working in a primary school or similar setting
• Support pupils’ learning with a range of SEND needs within the school
• Provide general or specific 1:1 support to the Class Teacher, in managing pupil behaviour within the classroom

The essential requirements of this role are;

• GCSE English and Maths Level C or above or equivalent
• Have previous experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of SEND (e.g., autism, ADHD, dyslexia)
• Ability to show resilience and compassion for children who display a variety of needs
• Fluent English spoken to an appropriate standard, in line with the Immigration Act 2016

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you;

• A rapidly improving school with high aspirations and a drive to be the best.
• A chance to make a real difference to every child’s learning.
• Enthusiastic, friendly pupils with a thirst for new learning experiences.
• Positive, supportive opportunities for your professional development.
• A community feel school with a great staff team.

Commitment to safeguarding

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Holybrook - SEN TA - JD and Person Spec.pdf - 736 KB (opens in new tab)

Holybrook - SEN TA - Advert.pdf - 614 KB (opens in new tab)

About Holybrook Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 270 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: recruitment@exceedacademiestrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holybrook-primary-school

Holybrook Primary School is a happy, lively, caring school at the heart of the vibrant, strong Eccleshill village community. We are fortunate to have large, airy classrooms in our school and our outside grounds are extensive and beautiful. Holybrook and Horizons was recently judged to be ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and is now looking to recruit a highly skilled person to join the team.

We are a school with a strong ethos of learning through ‘courtesy, kindness and respect’, which underpins our fabulous curriculum. Holybrook Primary School has committed, dedicated, enthusiastic and conscientious staff who plan carefully for the different learning needs and learning styles of the children in our classes.

Holybrook Primary School is part of Exceed Academies Trust, which currently consists of fourteen academies; ten primary schools, an all-through primary-to-secondary academy, two alternative provision academies (Primary and Secondary), and a specialist setting for children/young people who suffer from social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The Trust has an excellent reputation within Bradford and beyond, and an outstanding track record of supporting staff in developing their careers through specialist training lead by the Exceed Teaching School Hub and our Outstanding SCITT.

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