Educational Teaching Assistant - Woodley School and College
Organisation Schools Directorate Special Schools Service Area Woodley School & College Hours 31.25 Hours per week / term time plus 5 inset days, or pro rata for part time applicants Number of Jobs 1 Location(s) Dog Kennel Bank, Huddersfield HD5 8JE Position type Permanent Grade Grade 7 Salary 31.25 hours: £20,022 - £21,074 Advert Wording
Woodley School and College is a Kirklees Local Authority special school for children and young people with autism aged 5-19.
We are looking to appoint, enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistants to join our committed and friendly team of happy and hardworking staff and children .
You will be someone who will share our vision for high standards in all aspects of school life. Particular emphasis will be on supporting learning and social and emotional needs, working alongside the class teacher. The ability to relate with children/young people from diverse backgrounds is essential for this job, as well as having good verbal communication skills in order to liaise with children/young people and other staff members.
We are looking for an inspirational individual to join our team. We are looking for effective and a motivated professional with unlimited ambition for the pupils, themselves and the school.
We want someone who will challenge, stimulate and support pupils and staff to achieve their best through:
1. Inspiring trust and confidence
2. Building team commitment
3. Engaging and motivating pupils with autism
4. Being a flexible, reflective and self-evaluating practitioner
5. Takes positive action to improve the quality of learning throughout the school
We can offer:
6. A well-resourced and pleasant working environment
7. A supportive leadership team school which values and invests in all our staff
8. Bespoke CPL opportunities to support you to meet the needs of our pupils
9. A school committed to its children and families
10. An ethos based on improving the Quality of Life for its students and staff
If you require further information about the role or an application, please contact the school on 01484 223937 or email to or you can visit the school website at