SEND Teaching Assistant - Howard Park Community School
Organisation Schools
Directorate Primary Schools
Service Area Howard Park Community School
Hours 30.50 hours per week - Term time only
Number of Jobs 1
Location(s) St. Peg Lane, Cleckheaton BD19 3SD
Position type Temporary
Length of contract 31st August 2026
Grade Grade 6
Howard Park Community School is warm, welcoming, one form entry school which sits in the heart of its community. We strive to improve standards and outcomes for all the children in our care through the varied experiences and nurturing environment that we provide.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic SEND Support Assistant who will work closely as a 1-1 support with a child with an EHC. This will involve supporting the child in our EYFS provision and working alongside other experienced members of staff. This role may also involve supporting a child in the classroom. Essential to this role will be an understanding of a range SEN and the ability to form trusting relationships with an individual child to best support them to achieve their potential.
We are looking for candidates who:
* Relate well to children
* Are able to work as part of a team
* Are enthusiastic, caring and self-motivated
* Have a positive approach
* Can use their initiative
Our school also offers you the opportunity to:
* Work in a friendly, caring and inclusive community where everyone is valued.
* Engage with enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
* Support teachers to deliver a rich and exciting curriculum
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
The post is a temporary post although there may be the potential for it to continue beyond the initial 12 months.
If you would like to find out more information about this post, please contact the headteacher on the email listed below. Visits to school can be arranged, should you like, through the summer holidays.
Please forward your application to head@howardpark.co.uk
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
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