Teaching Assistant (Special School)

Oakfield Park School; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakfield Park School in Wakefield/Ackworth is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated full-time Teaching Assistants to join our expanding outstanding team.

You will support pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties, including autism and behaviours of concern, in a nurturing educational environment.

Successful candidates will work with teachers to deliver tailored learning programmes, undertake safeguarding duties, and participate in required training.

Qualifications

• Committed to providing the best possible educational opportunities for children with severe and complex learning difficulties.
• Enthusiastic and motivated to work alongside teachers to deliver and support learning programmes tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Supportive of the school’s values and ethos, and eager to contribute to our whole-school approach.
• Committed to safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Willing to undertake necessary medical training (e.g. first aid, administering medication, tracheostomy suctioning, enteral feeding, administering oxygen, ventilation).
• Open to training related to Autism, behaviours that challenge (Team Teach), and other complex needs.
• Confident, self-motivated, and capable of working independently and using initiative to ensure positive outcomes for students.
• Committed to continuous professional development and self-evaluation.
• Flexible and able to work across a variety of school settings as needed.Experienced in working with pupils with special educational needs (SEN).

Skills

SEN experience

Autism awareness

Team Teach training

First aid training

Safeguarding

Motivation and initiative

Professional development

Flexibility across settings

Job description

Location: Oakfield Park School, Thornes Park, Wakefield or Ackworth (Please note: The successful applicant may be based at either site)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline: Sunday Sunday 11th October

Shortlisting: Week beginning 12th October

Interview Date: TBC

Oakfield Park School - Rated "Outstanding" is seeking to appoint enthusiastic and dedicated full-time Teaching Assistants to join our expanding outstanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties including students with autism and behaviours of concern in a highly nurturing and forward-thinking educational environment.

Essential Criteria

Successful candidates will be:

• Committed to providing the best possible educational opportunities for children with severe and complex learning difficulties.
• Enthusiastic and motivated to work alongside teachers to deliver and support learning programmes tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Supportive of the school’s values and ethos, and eager to contribute to our whole-school approach.
• Committed to safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Willing to undertake necessary medical training (e.g. first aid, administering medication, tracheostomy suctioning, enteral feeding, administering oxygen, ventilation).
• Open to training related to Autism, behaviours that challenge (Team Teach), and other complex needs.
• Confident, self-motivated, and capable of working independently and using initiative to ensure positive outcomes for students.
• Committed to continuous professional development and self-evaluation.
• Flexible and able to work across a variety of school settings as needed.Experienced in working with pupils with special educational needs (SEN).

Desirable (Training can be provided)

• Relevant qualifications: Team Teach, Moving and Handling, First Aid at Work, MIDAS (minibus driving).
• Experience using a recognised form of sign language (e.g., Makaton, BSL).

Email: [e-mail]
Post: Oakfield Park School, Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7DT

Please note: The successful candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and provide information regarding any criminal convictions.