Educational Teaching Assistant - Ravenshall School

Educational Teaching Assistant (Grade 7) Required to start 1 September 2026. Full‑time position working 8:30 am to 3:15 pm Monday to Friday. Ravenshall School is an ‘Exceptional School’ (Ofsted, 2024). The school caters for pupils aged 4–19 with learning difficulties and a range of complex needs. The curriculum is broad, balanced, personalised and fully engaging, designed to enable each child to develop emotionally, socially, physically and intellectually. Responsibilities Work across all key stages, including Post 16, supporting pupils with SED. Apply positive behaviour support strategies to help pupils engage in learning. Partner with teaching staff to deliver the school’s curriculum and support pupils’ individual learning plans. Contribute to a strong, collaborative team of support staff. Support the implementation of the school’s values and ethos, including the maxim “All Different, All Equal, All Important.” Qualifications and Experience An excellent practitioner, able to set and achieve high standards and expectations. Strong understanding of engagement strategies to support learning. Highly motivated professional, team player with drive and vision. Excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills. Experience working with pupils with complex needs (mainstream or SED background). Benefits School invests in staff through bespoke CPD opportunities. Well‑resourced, enjoyable working environment that values every staff member. Supportive, collaborative leadership team open to new ideas and innovation. Employment Details Location: Ravensthorpe Road, Dewsbury WF12 9EE. Salary: £21,734 – £22,825 per annum. Hours: 31.25 per annum including term‑time and 5 days. Type: Permanent. Grade: 7. EEO Statement We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff 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. Closing Date 08 May 2026, 10:00 am. #J-18808-Ljbffr