Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working as part of a team and helping children achieve their full potential? If so, we have the perfect role for you.
We are looking to recruit a suitably skilled SEND Teaching Assistant to join our brilliant school. We have a great mix of children; a strong and supportive staff team; and we have a good reputation for the inclusion of children with special needs. We also have a supportive parent and governing body. We were graded as a good school by Ofsted in July 2022.
We require a skilled and committed person who can work under the direction of a class teacher to support teaching and learning and address the personal and individual needs of our SEND pupils. This role could be based in EYFS or KS1 based on experience. You will need to be a good communicator, cheerful, calm, resilient and able to work as part of a team and individually. Ideally, you will have a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification and have some experience of working in a primary school and/or supporting children with SEND.
The role is offered on a permanent basis starting as soon as possible.
You will not routinely be expected to work Teacher Training Days but may be invited to do so on occasions and will be paid overtime.
The hours of work will be 31 hours and 40 minutes per week term time only. The hours of work will be Mon-Fri 08:40-15:30 with a 30-minute unpaid lunch (6 hours and 20 mins / day)
The closing date for applications will be Sunday 31 August 2025 and shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview on Thursday 4 September 2025.
Interested candidates are welcome (and encouraged) to meet the Headteacher and visit the school on Thursday 28 August at 09:30. Please email the office office@ruffordparkprimary.org.uk if you are going to attend this visit. You can also find out about the school by visiting the website https://www.ruffordparkprimary.org.uk/
Application packs are available to download from the vacancies section of our website.
Our 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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