Teaching Assistant SEND

Crawshaw Academy, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 9HU

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  14 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Special Education Needs (SEN)
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £8,071.00 - £8,328.00 Annually (Actual) Actual hours based on 14.5 hours per week. An additional 7.5 hours may be available. FTE: £24,404-£25,183 per annum

Teaching Assistant SEND job summary

14.5 hours per week worked over 2 days, Thursday 8am - 4pm and Friday 8am - 3,30pm (£8071 - £8328 per annum)

Possibility of an extra 7.5 hours per week to be worked on a Tuesday (£4174 - £4308 per annum)

Join Our Supportive and Ambitious SEND Team!

We are a school on a journey of rapid improvement and we’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our passionate Learning Support Team.

Led by our Assistant Headteacher for SEND and Inclusion (SENCo), our team includes six experienced Teaching Assistants with specialisms across a range of needs including autism, literacy, numeracy, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH).

We take a nurturing and inclusive approach, working collaboratively to ensure every student receives the support they need to thrive. Professional development is a key priority, and we’re committed to upskilling all staff in areas of SEND.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit, supportive team where your contributions will be valued, and where you’ll have the chance to develop specialist expertise and play a vital role in the school’s continued improvement.

Our core values of Respect, Integrity and Determination aren’t just words; they shape everything we do. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme -with an employer contribution rate of 19%, plus a wide range of benefits, discounts, and rewards. Full details HERE.
• Flexible working options – We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to explore arrangements that suit both you and the role.
• A genuinely supportive environment – We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being, making this a place where you can thrive.
• A strong sense of community – Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our culture.
• Ongoing professional development – We invest in your growth at every stage of your career, helping you reach your full potential.

For more about Crawshaw Academy, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

To be a good fit for this role, you will be;

• a professional individual with experience of providing support to young people with SEND
• a compassionate and adaptable individual who demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting the diverse needs of all pupils
• an individual who is genuinely passionate about every student’s potential to succeed

Next Steps

Let’s Connect: We are more than happy to answer any questions you might have about our school or this opportunity. If you would like to visit our school ahead of applying to meet the team and hear more, you are very welcome! To speak with us, or arrange a visit please contact Jo Bentley, HR Officer bentleyj@ca.rklt.co.uk.

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Closing Date:Final closing date Monday 14th July at 12 noon.

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

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

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.

About Crawshaw Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1120 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Crawshaw Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/crawshaw-academy

We are a mixed 11-18 Academy with a comprehensive intake; the majority of whom live in the Pudsey Area. The proportion of students supported by the pupil premium is average as is the proportion of students supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs. We have strong links with the Pudsey Community and work in partnership with Priesthorpe School and Pudsey Grangefield at Post-16 level.

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