1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant

Kirklees Council is advertising this role on behalf of Farfield Primary & Nursery School

1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant

Farfield Primary & Nursery School is looking for a skilled and caring adult who can support individual children in their learning. A key part of this role is to take responsibility for supporting learning in the classroom.

Are you ready to equip children with the knowledge and power to make a difference, to be different and embrace difference?

At Farfield Primary and Nursery School we will trust, support and challenge you to empower our future generations helping them to achieve their full potential and become unique well-rounded citizens.

Our priorities are to raise standards in phonics returning them to above 60% and increase combined attainment in KS2 to 65%. All staff, no matter what their role in school, have this as their focus.

We are looking for a highly motivated, inspirational practitioner who has the drive, vision and inter-personal skills to work with both staff, children, parents and other stakeholders.

We would like someone who cares about the children and is able to support children in lessons, allowing children to make good progress throughout their school career. This is a real opportunity to make a difference. If you are passionate about education and improving life chances, then we are keen to hear from you.

Grade C or above in GCSE English and Maths or equivalent is an essential requirement for this post. Please state all of your qualifications on your application.

We need a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant who is:

• An outstanding classroom practitioner
• Committed to raising achievement through an exciting and stimulating curriculum
• Enthusiastic and forward thinking
• Well organised and creative
• Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a range of staff to improve learning
• Able to work in partnership with parents/carers and the wider community

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• A good sense of humour, enthusiasm and a positive, proactive attitude to their role
• The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to your own development

Farfield is a friendly, vibrant and lively school where our children are enthusiastic learners, well-motivated and encouraged to think for themselves. Visitors to our school always comment about the friendly, warm welcome from the staff and pupils.

This is a temporary position based on SEN funding.

Closing Date: 10am, Monday 8th April 2024

Shortlisting: Monday 8th April 2024

Interview Date: Monday 15th April 2024

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment processes are followed for all vacancies, including relevant checks for shortlisted candidates.