Educational Teaching Assistant - Crossley Fields J & I School

Mirfield, England, United Kingdom

12/17/2024

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Crossley Fields J & I School

Hours

17.5 hours per week, working 8:30am – 12:00pm Monday – Friday / term time only

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Wellhouse Lane Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 0BE

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

Required as soon as possible. This role is fixed term to 31st August 2025 in the first instance with a view to extending the contract if the school budget allows.

Grade

Grade 5

Salary

£9,966 - £10,124

Advert Wording

We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled and motivated member of staff to work as part of a team supporting children with Special Educational Needs in our mixed year 1 / 2 classes in the first instance.

If You Have

• experience of working with children with SEN, particularly Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs and / or children who are neurodivergent in a school or pre-school setting;
• the ability to stay calm and resilient when supporting children who display heightened emotions;
• the ability to develop positive relationships with children and colleagues;
• a solution focused approach and the ability to put external agency advice into practice;
• If you are looking to work in a supportive team where ongoing training is prioritised, then Crossley Fields could be the school for you!
  
  

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a team of committed, skilled and friendly practitioners who work hard to ensure children make the best progress possible during their time with us.

If you have any questions about the role please contact 01924 499608 or

We are happy to consider applicants who are interested in this role, combined with one of our advertised afternoon roles to create a full time position.

Please return completed applications to

Interviews will take place on Monday 13th January 2025

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children in regulated activity, please note that it is an offense to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults.

References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

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

07 January 2025, 11:55 PM

Important Information

Job Profile/description

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