Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover - Staincliffe CE Junior School

Batley, England, United Kingdom

6/18/2025

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Staincliffe CE (C) Junior School

Hours

27.50 per week - Term time only

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Staincliffe Hall Road, Staincliffe, Batley WF17 7QX

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

End of July 2026

Grade

Grade 6

Salary

£16,162 - £17,227 per annum

Advert Wording

Full time – 8.45am to 3.05pm

Staincliffe is a popular, successful junior school with wonderful children and a talented and dedicated team of staff and governors. In March 2023 we were again judged by Ofsted to be a very ‘Good’ school.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to the role of SEN Teaching Assistant to support vulnerable pupils and families. Experience within an Early Years setting would be

beneficial.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Will share our school ethos and support the Christian values of our school.
• Will work closely with the SENDCO and work as part of the wider team, including teachers and other support staff, to support the learning and welfare of targeted pupils at risk of significant underachievement, behavioural difficulties, disaffection and poor attendance.
• Will provide practical support for learning, educational activities, developing social skills,integration and for securing pupils’ physical and emotional well-being.
• Has a proven track record of working with vulnerable pupils (ideally EYFS/KS1 experience).
• Is committed to helping us nurture excellence and drive our school forward.
• Is dedicated, energetic and proactive and can motivate and inspire our children.
• Is enthusiastic and creative in their approach to children's learning.
• Will support partnerships with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community.
• Can demonstrate high expectations for achievement and behaviour.
• Is passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential.
• Can establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional colleagues.
  
  

We Can Offer You

• A successful Church School at the heart of a diverse community.
• A dedicated, talented and supportive team of staff and governors
• Friendly, enthusiastic children with excellent attitudes to learning
• A proactive commitment to your continued professional development.
  
  

“Pupils are happy and feel safe in this welcoming, friendly school.” (Ofsted, March 2023) We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers 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.

Candidates are warmly welcomed and encouraged to look round the school. Please contact the school office on 01924 326756 to arrange this.

Shortlisting: w/c 30 June 2025

Interview: w/c 14 July 2025

Start date: 1st September 2025

Please visit the school website at www.staincliffejuniorschool.co.uk

Staincliffe CE (C) Junior School

Staincliffe Hall Road, Batley. WF17 7QX

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date

04 July 2025, 9:00 AM

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