About Primrose Lane

Primrose Lane is a community primary school with 200 children aged 3-11. Our school is close to the centre of Boston Spa, an attractive rural village located on the outskirts of Leeds. Primrose Lane is proud of its reputation as a caring and successful school focused on learning and individual achievement.

We are a nurturing and inclusive school, providing a broad and balanced curriculum to ensure all children within our care develop a love of learning and can make progress, no matter their background or special educational need. 

Primrose Lane is part of Wharfe Valley Learning Partnership, a group of local schools who work together to ensure consistently high standards of teaching and learning across the partnership. School leaders and governors from each school work together to provide ‘critical friendship’, collaboration and professional development opportunities for all staff and governors.

SEMH Teaching Assistant 

We are seeking an exceptional Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team, with a particular focus on supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. In this rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils, helping them to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

Important qualities in our new Teaching Assistant: 

• Enthusiastic
• Ability to build a rapport with children across school
• Be resilient
• Be adaptable and able to think on your feet in challenging situations with excellent communication skills.
• Experience working with children, particularly those with SEMH needs
• Know how to use a range of interventions that will support children to develop the skills necessary to manage their emotions
• Relevant qualifications in education, child development, or a related field (desirable)

The role will include:

• Working with children on a one to one and small group basis
• Working in classes across school supporting children
• Delivering evidence-based interventions for children with SEMH and SEND needs
• Working closely with the SEND Co to plan and prioritise sessions for children

We can offer you:

• friendly school that is a happy and healthy place to learn and work.
• A strong commitment to continuous professional development including working in partnership with Roundhay School and the Wharfe Valley Learning Partnership
• The chance to be part of a school that is passionate about A inspiring our pupils and enabling them to reach their full potential.
• A chance to be a part of a caring and nurturing environment with an exciting vision for the future
• A commitment to support you and your professional development. 

For more information about our school, please look on our website

To apply please visit: https://www.primroselane.leeds.sch.uk/school-office/vacancy 

We welcome visits to our school; please contact the school office to arrange, either by email info@primroselane.leeds.sch.uk or by phone 01937 842 667.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 21st May 

Shortlisting Date: Thursday 22nd May 

Interview Date: Wednesday 4th June 

Details of the interview arrangements will be sent out to those on the shortlist by Friday 23rd May. If you have not heard from us by this date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available on-line. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. 

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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