SEN Assistant

Wakefield Council; Selby; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

St Mary’s CE (VA) Primary School is seeking a Temporary SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025 to September 2026. The role offers growth opportunities, a supportive environment, and the potential for permanent employment. Candidates should possess a passion for education and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Commitment to continuous professional development

Positive school ethos

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school environment.
• High expectations of pupils' achievement.
• Ability to make learning fun.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special educational needs.
• Promote pupil engagement and achievement.
• Contribute to a high-quality learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English

Numeracy

Education

GCSE grade A to C in English

GCSE grade A to C in Numeracy

Job description

Job reference 243435 Date posted 25/06/2025 Application closing date 06/07/2025 Location St Marys Catholic Primary School, Baffam Lane, Selby, YO8 9AX Salary G4 pro-rata,Full Time hours, 31.25 Package Temporary until September 25 Contractual hours 31.25 Basis Part time Job category/type School, School Support, Temporary, Term time Job Specification and Supporting Information 0. GS5536 (with SEN) GS5537 (Without SEN) 001 Teaching Assistant.doc 0. Letter from Chair of Governors.docx 0. Teaching Assistant - Job Description.doc 0. Application form with RO2.doc 0. Person Specification - Teaching Assistant.docx Job description

The children, staff, Headteacher and Governors of this ‘Excellent’ Church School (SIAMS February 2020) and ‘Good’ school (Ofsted, March 2023) wish to appoint a Temporary SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025 to September 2026, this has the potential to become permanent for the right candidate with the opportunity to train as a HLTA as part of this role. Previous Candidates need not apply

Founded in hope St. Mary’s CE (VA) Primary School is a place where all can find their voice, grow in wisdom and live well in community and service, this ethos underpins all aspects of school life and the actions of everyone within our school community. There is a strong team commitment to improve the outcomes and aspirations of all in the culturally diverse community it serves.

The successful candidate will:

• have high expectations of pupils' achievement and behaviour
• strive to play their part in making learning fun and exciting
• have strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills
• have a good standard of English and numeracy, GCSE grade A to C or equivalent in both subject areas
• play a role in the wider life of the school
• value learning outside the classroom
• have experience of working within a school environment.

At our school the successful candidate will benefit from:

• a school with a Christian ethos with close links with the local church
• friendly and well-behaved children
• a dedicated and supportive Staff Team and Governors who care passionately about our school and the local community
• a strong community ethos
• a high-quality learning environment with excellent resources and facilities
• a strong commitment to CPD

The best way to get a feel for St Mary’s is to come and visit us. To arrange to look round our wonderful school please telephone the School Business Manager on 01924 303625 or email [e-mail] Closing date is Friday 6th June 2025 at 12 noon. Completed application forms should be returned to the school via post or emailed to [e-mail]

St Marys is strongly committed to safeguarding and expect all staff and volunteers to share the responsibility of promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references prior to appointment.

Completed application forms should be returned to school by 12:00pm Sunday 6th July 2025.The interview date will be Friday 11th July 2025.

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