An opportunity has arisen at Upton Primary School where we are looking to appoint a Special Needs Assistant to join our team.
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled SNA to work in Key Stage 2.
The candidate is required to have experience of working with children who require additional support. The successful candidate will become part of a good school and will strive to help us to continue to raise standards and make a real difference to the future of our children.
Upton Primary School is a happy and welcoming setting where inclusion, and adapting the curriculum and provision to meet a child's needs are key priorities. The successful candidate will need to be able to deliver a consistent approach to the tasks and routines of the day to ensure the best possible outcomes for the children that they will be working with.
The successful candidate should have:
1. Experience of working with children with additional learning needs / Level 2 qualification essential / Level 3 qualification desirable
2. A good knowledge and understanding of behaviour management and support
3. Initiative, flexibility and the personal skills to work as part of a team
4. Good literacy and numeracy skills
5. High expectations of learning behaviour
6. Enthusiasm and be willing to make a positive contribution to the setting
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and younger learners and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. DBS Code of Practice.
Equal Opportunities statement
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
In accordance with the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations, if you are shortlisted for this post you will be required to declare that you are not Disqualified (or Disqualified by Association) from working within this setting.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
Application Packs are available by email from or the School Business Manager, Mrs D. Martin. Telephone
Wakefield Council is wholly commited to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility
Completed application forms should be returned to the School
Closing date: 24/09/25
Interview date: 30/09/25
Wakefield Council is wholly commited to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.