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Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Wickersley Northfield Primary School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 2HL

This job expired on 28 February 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  28 February 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  17 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: 11 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - Potentially permanent
• Pay scale: Band D £23500 - £23893 (Pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking TA candidates who can demonstrate that they:

• Will be committed to our school and Trust vision and values.
• Will be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with a commitment to continuously improving their own standards.
• Are an excellent practitioner who is competent in literacy and numeracy
• Have a knowledge and understanding of phonics and early reading.
• Can motivate and inspire children.
• Can build positive professional relationships with all pupils and staff.
• Are able to work independently and as part of a team with initiative.
• Are energetic, well-motivated and flexible.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work with a dedicated and experienced staff who are committed to team work and ensure that high standards are achieved and maintained.
• A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos.
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who want to learn and develop their knowledge.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively across the trust.

Flexible working opportunities

NA

Further details about the role

Duties will include:

• Provide tailored support to pupils with a variety of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Dyslexia, and physical disabilities.
• Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and contribute to their review and development.
• Adapt learning materials and teaching strategies to meet individual pupil needs.
• Use specialist resources and equipment to support pupil learning and development.
• Work closely with the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and other external agencies.
• Promote inclusion and create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all pupils.
• Support pupils with their social, emotional, and behavioral development.
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and interventions.
• Have a patient, empathetic, and understanding approach to working with pupils with SEND.
• Experience or training in specific SEND areas is desirable (e.g., Makaton, PECS, etc.).
• Enhancing learning in the class, with small groups and on a one-to-one basis.
• Delivering interventions to meet the needs of the pupils.
• Supporting the children’s social and emotional well-being.
• Supporting the teacher to ensure our pupils get the best teaching and learning on a daily basis.

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.

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Additional documents

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

Teaching Assistant JD & PS.pdf - 192 KB (opens in new tab)

SEND TA Advert (11 Hours).pdf - 347 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wickersley Northfield Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 443 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wickersley Northfield Primary School website
• Email address: enquiries@wnp.wwpat.org
• Phone number: 01709 543704
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wickersley-northfield-primary-school-rotherham

Arranging a visit to Wickersley Northfield Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@wnp.wwpat.org.

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