We are looking to recruit additional staff to our already established team of support staff. Our teams are based across a number of schools in Wakefield and support the integration and inclusion of pupils with EHCP’s. Successful candidates will work under a Teacher in Charge and other key staff to manage pupil needs and ensure that they can access learning, as well as deliver the provision set out in the EHCP.
At interview we will discuss the location of the integrated resource or SEND Unit where additional staffing is required. This will be based in the following schools:
1. Newlands Primary School, Normanton
2. Moorthorpe Primary School, South Elmsall
3. Featherstone Academy, Featherstone
4. St Wilfrid’s Academy, Featherstone
5. Northfield Primary School, South Kirkby
6. Methodist Primary School, Wakefield
7. St Thomas a Becket Academy, Wakefield
We are looking for candidates with knowledge and experiences of:
8. Pupils with identified needs in relation to ASD, Communication and Interaction or Social, Emotional, Mental Health.
9. Working with children in education, or work places that may have built knowledge of supporting access to learning and development.
10. using their interpersonal skills and initiative to manage the roles and responsibilities in the workplace.
11. the importance of education and need to support pupils access the curriculum.
12. understanding the importance of making adjustments that help accessibility.
The post is full time and permanent, working during Wakefield Council or Academy term time dates, 30 hours per week.
We are happy to discuss the nature of this role. Candidates can contact Jayne Elliott to find out more about this exciting opportunity.