Temporary SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Overview

Temporary SEND Teaching Assistant role at Heckmondwike Grammar School. The school has been recognised for excellence in recent rankings and is committed to flexible working where possible.

Are you looking for an exciting and new career opportunity? Then this will be the job for you. Could you support our SEND students and guide them to overcome their barriers to learning and reach their fullest potential? We are seeking someone to support the teaching, learning and pastoral care needs for students with a range of special educational needs and disabilities to ensure a positive learning environment for our students.

We are delighted to have been named a leading school in the region and are committed to supporting flexible working and welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time or flexible arrangements.

About Us

At Heckmondwike Grammar School, our motivation is for our students to enjoy their school days and to become thoughtful, articulate, confident and responsible members of society. We rely on our staff to work closely with students, parents and teachers to provide a supportive community, keeping the well-being of our students at the forefront of everything we do.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and engaging teaching assistant to work within the SEND department here at Heckmondwike Grammar School. You will work within the SEND Code of Practice to promote full inclusion within our school. You will support the teaching, learning and pastoral care needs for students with a range of special educational needs and disabilities to ensure a positive learning environment for our students.

Duties Will Include But Are Not Limited To

• To support students with SEND as required
• Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities are set out in a detailed job description.

What will you bring to the role?

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Demonstrate a high standard of customer service
• Work well as part of a team, as well as on your own initiative
• Honesty and integrity
• A flexible and open attitude to change
• Suitability to work with children

Why Should You Apply?

Heckmondwike Grammar School is a unique school with a diverse community that achieves high results. We value excellent relationships between staff and students, and our aim is to enable students to progress to where they want to go. We offer a competitive salary and membership to a Local Government pension scheme.

Protection Of Children

Disclosure of criminal background of those with access to children. All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Certain convictions and cautions are protected and not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance on filtering is available at the UK government site. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered prior to the interview. If appointed, this information will be checked against the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Safeguarding Statement

Heckmondwike Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Full safeguarding procedures are available on our website or from Recruitment.