Organisations
Park Lane Academy
Hours
32.5 hrs per week (term time plus 5 days)
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Park Lane, Exley, Halifax, HX3 9LG
Position type
Permanent
Salary
£19,619 - £19,930 (Grade 3, Scale Point 5-6)
Advert Wording
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Park Lane Academy
Purpose of the post
The role of Teaching Support Assistant is to assist the SEND Department to support students with additional needs to access learning. Working with individuals or small groups to motivate and inspire students to enjoy their learning, leading to a desire to achieve their highest potential in all subjects.
Key Areas
* To safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
* To contribute to raising standards of achievement for all students.
* To support the welfare and wellbeing of students, contribute to their personal development.
* To enable students to become more independent learners by assisting them to increase their knowledge, understanding and skills.
* To work with all staff to develop appropriate support for individuals and groups of students, including the preparation of classroom resources for students with special and additional needs.
* To contribute to promoting the inclusion of children into school by supporting individual children who for one reason or another find it difficult.
* To flexibly work across SEND department.
Duties
* To specifically support the learning of students with special/additional needs by working with small groups and individuals under the direction of the Assistant Principal/Special Educational Needs and class teachers.
* To provide personal care including; toileting, physical hygiene, feeding assistance.
* To support students in promoting positive behaviour.
* To help develop students social skills and their independence.
* To provide support for and contribute to the delivery of the Literacy and Numeracy Strategies.
* To provide feedback to teachers.
* To work with groups of students, individual students on strategies to raise attainment.
* To support specific curriculum areas as required.
* To make a contribution to the Support and Guidance systems of the school.
* To carry out break and lunch duties (on rota).
* To contribute to creating and maintaining an environment that is conducive to learning.
* To keep abreast of any developments in Special Needs, by attending relevant courses as required by the senior leadership team and line manager.
* To work in accordance with all Academy/Trust policies and procedures.
* To have a commitment to self-review and development.
* Any other duties at the reasonable discretion of the Principal or his designate.
Competencies
* Challenge & Support – Strives for the best possible provision and challenges others in the student's best interest.
* Conceptual Thinking – Sees patterns/Uses concepts.
* Developing Potential – Creates development opportunities.
* Drive for Improvement – Sets and tackles challenging targets.
* Flexibility – Adapts procedures/Changes tack.
* Impact & Influence – Calculates an impact.
* Information Seeking – Gathers information.
Safeguarding
* Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
* Ability to raise the self-esteem and expectations of children and young people.
* Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours.
* Motivation to work with children and young people.
As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the Trusts 'responsibilities towards safeguarding. Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting people from harm, neglect, abuse and injury. It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing something about any concerns you might have. It isn't just about the very old and the very young, it is about everyone who may be vulnerable.
Review Arrangements
The details contained in this job description reflect the content of the job at the date it was prepared. It should be remembered, however, that it is inevitable that over time, the nature of individual jobs will change, existing duties may no longer be required and other duties may be gained without changing the general nature of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Consequently, the Trust will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will consult with the postholder at the appropriate time.
How To Apply
* Thank you for taking time to read about the Academy and Trust. If you wish to apply you should;
* Complete the application form fully, via My New Term ensuring all details are accurate and all declarations are signed.
* Please ensure you enclose at least two professional referees with one being your current employer and any other employers in the last two years (with email addresses if possible).
* Do not enclose additional CVs.
* Ensure you fully complete the relevant skills and experience section of the form, addressing the key characteristics and experiences outlined in the person specification and the unique contribution that you could make to the future success of our Trust.
* Please ensure that you also include information on how you will develop the role and how your previous experience has equipped you for this.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and staff must share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring service check and the Academy's Safer Recruitment policy and procedures. Please note two references will be taken up prior to the interview process, please ensure your referees are prepared and aware of your application.
Closing date
09 October 2025, 11:55 PM
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