Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

at  Kirklees Council

Organisation
Schools
Directorate
Primary Schools
Service Area
The Heights Federation (Clough Head, Wellhouse and Wilberlee J and I School)
Hours
18.5 hours per week Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays.
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Bolster Moor Road, Huddersfield HD7 4NW
Position type
Temporary
Length of contract
This post is fixed term to commence as soon as possible until 31st August 2025 in the first instance, but likely to be extended, subject to the future budgetary provision or the operational needs of the school.
Grade
Grade 5
Salary
£9,942 - £10,108

WE ARE SEEKING TO APPOINT AN ENTHUSIASTIC EDUCATIONAL TEACHING ASSISTANT TO JOIN OUR FEDERATION TEAM AT CLOUGH HEAD J AND I SCHOOL.

The successful applicant will have previous experience working with SEND pupils in an educational setting and will have knowledge of practices and strategies which enhance the development and education of a pupil with SEND.
We are looking for a dedicated, patient applicant who has strong communication skills to effectively interact with pupils, parents and colleagues.
You will have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, while also providing tailored, one to one support for a pupil with complex needs.
The successful candidate will join our friendly, supportive and happy Federation team and a thriving partnership of three small rural schools in the Colne Valley.
Candidates are welcome to visit the school prior to applying for the post. For an appointment, please contact the Federation Headteacher, Claire Kenworthy on 01484 222217 or at claire.kenworthy@heightsfed.org
The closing date for this role is Friday 4th October 2024.
Completed applications must be posted to our Clough Head School marked to the attention of the Head Teacher or emailed to claire.kenworthy@heightsfed.org

SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED AT THE LATEST BY WEDNESDAY 9TH OCTOBER 2024 WITH INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2024.

The Heights Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and we expect our staff to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from an appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Application Form
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Closing date
04 October 2024, 11:55 PM

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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Please refer the Job description for details