Provision based SEND Teaching Assistant - Howard Park Community School

Kirklees Council; Cleckheaton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Howard Park Community School in Cleckheaton is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our Provision Base team. You will support a group of children to develop social, emotional and learning needs, working with small groups and 1-1 with some pupils under the direction of the class teacher.

The role requires enthusiasm, caring and a proactive approach, with a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice. Temporary contract with potential extension, DBS check required.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with SEND preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team to support pupils.
• Understanding of early child development and how SEND learners progress.
• Enthusiastic, caring and self-motivated approach.
• Positive attitude and willingness to use initiative.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a group of children to develop their social, emotional and learning needs.
• Work with small groups and 1-1 with some pupils at different times of the day.
• Assist the class teacher and other staff in delivery of lessons and activities.

Skills

SEND experience

Team player

Early development

Enthusiastic

Caring

Initiative

Job description

Advert Wording

Howard Park Community School is warm, welcoming, one form entry school which sits in the heart of its community. We strive to improve standards and outcomes for all the children in our care through the varied experiences and nurturing environment that we provide.

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Howard Park Community School

Hours

30 hours 50 minutes term time only

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

St. Peg Lane, Cleckheaton BD19 3SD

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

To start ASAP until 31st August 2027

Grade

Grade 6

Salary

£19,316 - £20,589

Advert Wording

Howard Park Community School is warm, welcoming, one form entry school which sits in the heart of its community. We strive to improve standards and outcomes for all the children in our care through the varied experiences and nurturing environment that we provide.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who will work in our well-regarded Provision Base to support a group of children to develop their social, emotional and learning needs. The role will involve working alongside other members of staff, under the direction of the class teacher, to work with small groups and 1-1 with some pupils at different times of the day.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who

• Relate well to children, especially those with significant SEND
• Ideally have an understanding of early child development and how children with SEND learn
• Are able to work as part of a team
• Are enthusiastic, caring and self-motivated
• Have a positive approach
• Can use their initiative

Our School Also Offers You The Opportunity To

• Work in a friendly, caring and inclusive community where everyone is valued.
• Engage with enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• Support teachers to deliver a rich and exciting curriculum
• Work with an experienced, supporting and successful team who love to work collaboratively.

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.

The post is a temporary post although there may be the potential for it to continue beyond the initial period.

If you would like to find out more information about this post, please contact school on 01274 864972. Visits are very welcome and encouraged.

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.

Closing date

11 October 2026, 11:55 PM