Educational Teaching Assistant - Slaithwaite CE J & I School
Organisation Schools
Directorate Primary Schools
Service Area Slaithwaite CE (C) J & I School
Hours 27.5
Number of Jobs 1
Location(s) Holme Lane, Slaithwaite HD7 5UG
Position type Temporary
Length of contract From 1st September 2025 until 31st March 2026
Grade Grade 5
Slaithwaite CE (C) JIN School is a successful primary school with high expectations of attainment and achievement for all pupils, judged by Ofsted as ‘good’ in all areas. We recognise that a pupil's happiness and well-being are the foundation for their success and is essential to nurture, educate and care for the 'whole person'.
The staff at Slaithwaite CE J&I School are committed to ensuring that all of our pupils acquire and develop the skills, knowledge and understanding that will allow them to thrive and ‘live life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10). We know that we have a duty to equip our children with the communication and social skills that will support them to build positive relationships and flourish within our local and global community. It is also fundamental that everyone has a right to be safe, healthy and feel a sense of positive wellbeing.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to work as an Educational Teaching Assistant to support a number of children with special educational needs. Experience and expertise of working with children with delayed communication skills would be an advantage. The successful candidate will primarily be based in EYFS & Key Stage One, but will also be required to be flexible.
We require applicants with:
* An ability to adapt to new challenges and situations
* Creative, fun and innovative ideas for motivating learners
* Enthusiasm for working as part of a team as well as an ability to work independently
* Superb interpersonal skills and confidence in communicating with pupils, parents and professionals
* Motivation to develop their own skills and talents in order to support pupils and colleagues
* The ability to work with a small group of children carrying out intervention programmes
* A hard working, resilient, enthusiastic and committed approach
* Acceptance of the Christian ethos and life of our school
* Experience of working with children with SEND
If you can offer the above then we would love you to come and join our team.
In return we will offer:
* A happy environment where everyone is valued
* A warm and welcoming Christian community
* Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn
* The opportunity to work within a school judged as ‘good’ by Ofsted
* A highly professional, dedicated, enthusiastic, supportive and hard-working team
* Continuous professional development opportunities
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.
All candidates are warmly welcomed and encouraged to visit the school.Please ring the school office on 01484 506463 to arrange an appointment or if you require further information about the role. You can also visit the school website at www.slaithwaitejandi.co.uk
To apply for this post please download and complete the application form attached.
Completed application forms should be returned for the attention of Caroline Fowler, the Headteacher, by post or emailed to office@slaithwaitejandi.co.uk by Wednesday 9th July.
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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