Resource Provision Teaching Assistant (E2746) - Parklands Primary School

Parklands Primary School

Teaching Assistant for Resourced Provision Unit  

Do you have experience with working with children with Special Needs and Disabilities? Have you the passion to make a difference in one of the best provision units in Leeds? Do you want to be part of a friendly, inclusive school with a passion for supporting the needs of SEND children?

Parklands Primary school is offering an opportunity to join their highly praised Resource Provision. The ‘RP’ unit is part of the mainstream Primary School and can offer great training and development within a friendly team.

The Resource Provision provides children with the opportunity to learn within a specialist setting offering a high ratio of adult support. The provision offers places to children with Complex Needs, as well as providing excellent communication programmes.

You must have:

• Level 3 NVQ 
• Experience of working with children with Special Needs
• A desire to improve the life of individuals
• Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative
• Good communication skills
• Patience
• A willingness to learn and develop your skills
• A sense of humour and a willingness to smile
  The successful candidates would be expected to show a strong commitment towards developing inclusive learning opportunities for all children, in accordance with school guidelines and policies.

In return we can offer:

• A dedicated, outstanding Resource Provision team who have a wide range of expertise in teaching children with Special Needs, to offer support and development. 
• An ambitious Senior Leadership Team with a range of expertise in teaching and learning.
• A supportive and inclusive team ethos with a passion to ensure all children reach their full potential.
• A supportive Governing Body.
• Fun and a challenge!

Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school by appointment.

Closing Date: 23rd February 2024 – 10am     

Interview day: 29th February 2024

Start Date: A.S.A.P

Please email any questions or to request an application pack to – s.kelsey@parklandsleeds.org.uk

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.