Key Stage Two Teaching Assistant - Cross Lane Primary School

at  Calderdale Council

Application closing date
18/11/2024
Location
Elland
Salary
Scale 3, Point 5 - 6, [Term-Time only]
Package
Permanent required from January 2025 or as soon as possible
Job category/type
Schools
Job description
Do you want to work in a school where:
there is a ‘strong sense of community’?
there is a ‘significant focus on supporting pupils’ personal development’?
‘staff repeatedly talk about their sense of connection to the vision of the school’?
everyone is ‘growing together’?
Well, look no further because our teaching assistant vacancy could be for you!
Key Stage Two Teaching Assistant (with SEND specialism)
Scale 3, Point 5 - 6, [Term-Time only]
Permanent
Required from January 2025 or as soon as possible
We are looking for a highly-motivated, experienced and inspirational practitioner to join our ambitious team. In this role, nurtured by skilled colleagues, you will support and enhance the learning of all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs, to accelerate both their personal and educational achievement.
A passion and commitment to supporting pupils with SEND is paramount.

We are looking to welcome colleagues who:

• believe in the school’s vision and have high aspirations and expectations for all members of the school community;
• create a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment;
• are prepared to be innovative and take well-supported risks to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children, including the most vulnerable;
• are able to inspire and motivate children through a range of high-quality teaching and learning strategies;
• show assertiveness and the ability to adapt levels of support, when necessary, to have the greatest impact;
• are excellent classroom practitioners with experience in this field;
• are determined to make a positive difference.

We can offer:

• inspirational children, supportive families and a committed Governing Body;
• a supportive teaching team with skilled colleagues;
• a forward-thinking teaching and learning community, where wellbeing is positively promoted at all levels;
• excellent opportunities for professional development;
• the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our school and local community.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed: please contact the school office to make an appointment (01422 372614). You are also encouraged to explore our website and Facebook page, which will provide you with a greater insight into life at our school.
We are proud of our fully inclusive school. If you would like any assistance with completing the application form, please do not hesitate to ask for support.
An application form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded from Calderdale MBC’s job website or from the school’s website at www.crosslaneschool.co.uk .
Application forms should be returned to the School Business Manager, Mrs Fiona Hodgson:
[email protected] .
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS (formerly CRB) from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Please refer the Job description for details