Specialist Teaching Assistant
Luck Lane, A Share Primary Academy, Huddersfield, HD3 4HA15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
26 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £21,883.00 - £23,738.00 Annually (Actual) Band E SCP 12-17 Actual Salary Range shown
Specialist Teaching Assistant job summary
Luck Lane Primary are looking to recruit Specialist Teaching Assistants to work as part of our team. We have both permanent and fixed term opportunities available. Candidates are welcomed to come and look around our school. If you would like to visit, please contact school on 01484 505229.This post requires the post holder to work with children. Any employment offer is therefore subject to the results of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The ideal candidate will:
- Be educated to GCSE English and Maths Grade 4+ or equivalent
- Love encouraging, motivating and inspiring children through the support they give in order to encourage their learning.
- Be committed to our ethos that all pupils can achieve at our SHARE Primary Academy.
- Have great references demonstrating they are a suitable candidate, safe to work with children.
- Have experience of working with children with SEND and complex needs.
About this Role
We are looking to recruit Specialist Teaching Assistants to work under the guidance of the SENDCo to provide support for children with complex SEND:
- Provide in class support to reduce barriers to learning
- Use strategies to support emotional regulation and access to learning
- Support the learning and welfare of our pupils
- Deliver a combination of support on a one-to-one and small group basis either in or out of the classroom
- Support teaching staff to help improve student outcomes
Key Outputs
1. The postholder is required to work as part of a specialist team to support the learning and welfare of all targeted children.
2. As a specialist teaching assistant, you will be required to provide skilled support and intervention which increases pupil independence under the direction of the teacher and SENDCo.
3. This role includes organising and providing learning and educational activities, developing skills, supporting integration and transition, securing children’s physical and emotional well-being, whilst raising self-esteem and encouraging independence.
4. The role will involve delivering support for children with complex needs on a one to one and small group basis either in or out of the classroom. The post also involves working in partnership with parents/carers and families in order to build confidence and trust.
5. Under the guidance of class teachers and the SENDCo, provide one to one support to pupils or work with groups of pupils on pre-planned activities - aiming to reinforce the teachers approach and to support the learning to maximise pupil progress and achievements.
6. To work alongside pastoral team-members to provide support to achieve positive outcomes and meet the needs of children, their families and school.
7. To support colleagues in school, as appropriate, in developing effective support strategies, reduce barriers to learning and in the implementation of additional needs plans (or other plans) to meet pupil needs.
8. To implement appropriate communication and access arrangements and to enable access to learning.
9. To implement relevant and appropriate support processes under the direction of the teacher/ SENDCo.
10. To use the latest materials, resources and approaches, under the direction of the teacher/SENDCo, in order to best meet the needs of children with a diagnosis and/or complex needs.
11. To assist with the preparation and upkeep of specialist and/or support resources.
12. To participate in and assist in the supervision of educational visits in conjunction with the teacher/SENDCo.
13. Actively encourage the inclusion of all students to participate in the life and activities of the school and access the national curriculum to the best of their ability.
14. Liaise with subject leads, teachers and pastoral staff to help the teacher meet the needs of all pupils.
15. Ensure key staff and parents/carers are informed of progress and developments through regular feedback and updates.
16. Ensure proactive/positive liaison with colleagues/teachers to help SEND pupils make good progress - building positive relationships.
17. Contribute to reports (i.e. MSP/EHCP reviews) in relation to pupil progress and assist in the preparation of SEND plans.
18. Contribute towards relevant referrals to outside agencies in order to access support for pupils.
19. Support the needs of SEND pupils at lunch/playtimes.
20. Undertake professional development to ensure own knowledge is up to date and to develop professionally.
21. As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the school’s responsibilities towards Safeguarding. Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting people from harm, neglect, abuse and injury. It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing something about any concerns you might have.
22. Carry out your duties with due regard to current and future School policies, procedures and relevant legislation. These will be drawn to your attention in your appointment letter, your induction and on-going performance development.
Expertise in Role Required (At selection - Level 1)
Essential
-Mainstream and/or special school support experience in relevant key stage(s).
-Experience of working with children with SEND and complex needs.
-Educated to GCSE 4+ or equivalent including English and Maths, or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience to that level.
-Willingness to complete SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
-Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
-Working knowledge or understanding of relevant policies and codes of practice (including EHCPS, MSPs etc)
-Excellent communication skills.
-Ability to maintain accurate records and liaise with a range of staff members.
-Communicate effectively with a range of staff members to encourage good working relationships internally and externally.
-Ability to manage work-load effectively to achieve agreed levels of performance.
-Ability to prepare differentiated materials and teaching aids suitable for learning activities.
-Commitment to ongoing personal training and development.
-Ability to adapt and be flexible to the needs of the school.
-Willing to undertake training and development as required.
Desirable.
-Experience of working closely with families.
-Experience in developing effective classroom practice with other staff.
-Knowledge of special educational needs, inclusion and equality procedures, legislation and relevant guidance.
-Specific skills/experience in a relevant strand e.g. ELSA.
-Ability to share best practice with other members of the team.
-Ability to monitor and evaluate impact of interventions and strategies.
-Excellent behaviour management skills.
Expertise in Role - After initial development - Level 2
-Specialist skills/training in curriculum or learning area
-Specialist skills/training in area/s of need
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Luck Lane, A Share Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 376 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Luck Lane, A Share Primary Academy website
Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023, Luck Lane Primary, a SHARE Primary Academy, is committed to securing the best for every child both within their academic studies and within their personal development.
Luck Lane forms is one of eight other academies within the well-regarded and high performing SHARE Multi-Academy Trust. The academy is situated within a close-knit, diverse community, and is in good commuting distance from Leeds, Huddersfield, and Wakefield.
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