Term-time Teaching Assistant — SEND Support (Primary)

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

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.