SEN Teaching Assistant

The Senior Leadership Team and Governors of Boothroyd Primary Academy are are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant. You will work as part of the SEND team supporting learning for specific pupils who can present with real difficulties in mainstream classes; in terms of communication and attention, learning needs, as well as physical needs. You will be a resilient person who is looking for a challenge in providing great support for our SEND children. At this time, we are particularly looking for applicants who wish to work within Early Years/KS1, but there may be occasion to work across the whole school depending upon arising needs.

The successful candidate will be able to build good relationships with both students and staff, demonstrating a respectful and caring attitude towards everyone in school. Experience of working with children in a school environment is essential for this role as well as experience of working with children with special educational needs.

SEND learning coach staff have a dual role within our school community:

1) Supporting teaching IN the classroom during lesson time.

2) Supporting and improving progress OUT of the classroom through individual intervention work.

Key Attributes:

Have a true passion and enjoyment for enabling children to reach their potential.

Be enthusiastic with a good sense of humour.

Our unique school offers you:

Children who are keen to learn.

Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

A superb support network as part of the wider Focus-Trust MAT to help develop your potential within the school environment.

Wellbeing support and access to Kirklees Occupational Health Schemes.

Please do have a look at the school website at www.boothroydprimaryacademy.co.ukfor further information.

If you would like to arrange a visit to our wonderful school, please contact the school office on 01924 562425, and we would be delighted to show you around and give you more information about the school.

Boothroyd Primary Academy is a member of Focus-Trust, and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and other relevant employment checks.