Specialist Teaching Assistant - Heaton Avenue A Share Primary Academy

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Heaton Avenue, SHARE Primary Academies

We are looking to recruit an outstanding, experienced Specialist Teaching Assistant to work as part of a specialist team to support the learning and welfare of all targeted children.

As a Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will be required to provide skilled support and intervention which increases pupil independence under the direction of the teacher and SENDCo.

This role includes organising and providing learning and educational activities, developing skills, supporting integration and transition, securing children’s physical and emotional well-being, whilst raising self-esteem and encouraging independence.

The role will involve delivering support for children with complex needs on a one to one and small group basis either in or out of the classroom. The post also involves working in partnership with parents/carers and families in order to build confidence and trust.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have mainstream and/or special school support experience in relevant key stage(s).
• Have experience of working with children with SEND and complex needs.
• Be educated to GCSE 4+ or equivalent including English and Maths, or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience to that level.
• Be willing to complete SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.
• Have knowledge of safeguarding procedures and working knowledge or understanding of relevant policies and codes of practice (including EHCPS, MSPs etc).
• Have specific skills/experience in a relevant strand e.g. ELSA.
• Be able to share best practice with other members of the team.
• Have excellent communication skills. 

 At SHARE MAT, we aim to:

• Equip our staff to deliver their best every day, our belief is that by Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best is the key;
• Encourage all our pupils to go beyond what they think they can achieve, to enjoy learning, helping them to lead healthy and happy lives;
• Ensure our staff are happy at work, taking pride in pupils’ progress and development;
• Never stop improving, developing and sharing our practice with others;
• Deliver training and guidance relevant to job role so expectations are understood and staff feel motivated;
• Offer great benefits making us the employer of choice, including first class developmental opportunities for teaching staff led by one of our academies, Shelley College which is the Teaching School Hub for Kirklees and Calderdale.

Heaton Avenue, A SHARE Primary Academy is one of the eight schools within our trust and is part of a close-knit community well located for commute from Leeds, Huddersfield and Wakefield.

• We are a vibrant place of learning and encouragement where children/young people are happy, settled and confident;
• We have a broad and balanced curriculum that provides a memorable educational experience for all of its pupils;
• We aim to equip pupils with the attributes and attitude they need for their next stage of education.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Please apply via the apply button.

Closing date: Wednesday, 26th June 2024

Interview date: 4th July 2024