Teaching Assistant SEND

Location: Lady Elizabeth Hastings CE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch, Wetherby, LS23 7AQ

Vacancy Hours: Full time (open to job share)

 8.35am until 3.20pm (28 hours and 45 minutes) with 30 minutes lunch duty (2 hours and 30 minutes paid at A1 point 2

Contract Type: SEND TA permanent and General TA Fixed term

Required From: September

Email: office@thorparch-leh.co.uk

Telephone: 01937 842566

Headteacher: Mrs. Katie Barnett

NOR: 109

The governing board are seeking to appoint a dedicated teaching assistant to join our happy, welcoming Church school where all are encouraged to let their light shine by ‘Living and learning together in the light of God.’

This post will be to directly support learning in a 1:1 capacity under the guidance and support of the class teacher/ SENDCo

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience of working in a similar position in schools, ideally with children working at Early Years Foundation Stage level
• Be willing to work directly with children with special educational needs including intimate care as required
• Have a calm and nurturing attitude
• Be able to facilitate children's learning in both 1:1 and small groups
• Be able to share information and have professional communication with the class teacher.
• Be able to support the Christian ethos of our school 

In turn, we can offer

• A working environment where values of courage, compassion, friendship and respect are at the heart of what we do
• A hardworking, caring and passionate staff team who are committed to continual improvement
• The opportunity to work with motivated, enthusiastic and well-behaved learners
• An induction programme and support for new staff
• Training and further continued professional development

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

As part of the safer recruitment, a google search of prospective candidates will be undertaken.   

To apply:

Visits to our school are welcomed and will take place by appointment at a mutually convenient time. To book a visit or for an informal conversation with the head teacher/ SENCo or school business manager, telephone our school office on 01937 842566 or email: office@thorparch-leh.co.uk.  

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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