Organisations
Shelley First School
Hours
Full-time
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
School Terrace Far Bank, Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8HU
Position type
Temporary
Length of contract
Two-year fixed term contract initially
Salary
Grade 6 (£26402.00 to £28141.00 FTE) (possible Grade 7 for someone with specialist experience), per annum in year 1, with the option to teacher train at UQT1 in year 2.
Advert Wording
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Shelley First School
SEND Support Assistant (primary) with an option to Teacher Train via an Apprenticeship Route in year 2.
Get paid to train to teach…and get paid while you learn!
Salary: Grade 6 (£26402.00 to £28141.00 FTE) (possible Grade 7 for someone with specialist
experience), per annum in year 1, with the option to teacher train at UQT1 in year 2.
Contract: Full-time, two-year fixed term contract initially
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Do you love working with children and have a gift for connecting with children, perhaps with autism? Are you passionate about working outdoors, practical learning, all things wildlife and being active, all within a beautiful, rural school setting? Are you an existing TA or HLTA that is thinking about taking the next step into their own classroom without going to university? A SEND specialist TA who wants to make a move into mainstream? Or a university graduate not looking to commit to the cost of a PGCE but considering teaching and wanting practical experience first?
This opportunity is for you!
We are excited to offer a two-year role (may become permanent budget depending). In year one you will work as an SEN support assistant gaining practical, hands-on classroom and school experience, supporting small groups of children with SEND to access their learning through interest-led, practical approaches. In year two, if suitable and of interest, you would have the opportunity to take up a role at unqualified teacher level (UQT 1) whilst we support you through your qualifications to become a fully trained teacher, leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) at the end.
This opportunity is a
paid work-based route into education and teaching which provides a holistic approach to both school support assistant work and teacher training (if you seek that part), combining immediate practical experience, personalised support, financial stability, and flexibility. If you're seeking a dynamic and immersive pathway into teaching, our offer is the ideal choice. And if you’re happy staying with the year 1 role, that’s no problem! You would be joining an experienced, passionate and supportive team, in a beautiful rural and highly inclusive village school with plentiful
outdoor space and an ethos of ‘Together we Succeed’ - it’s win-win either way!
With the option to access a nationally recognised teacher training alternative route in year two of the role:
- Earn While You Learn: Unlike other routes, you'll receive a competitive salary throughout your training, ensuring financial stability as you pursue your career in teaching.
- Enjoy Immediate Access to Rewards and Benefits: Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to Health and Wellbeing services including, GP consultations, private medial operations, physiotherapy, counselling and mindfulness, wellbeing clinics, nurse support services, chronic illness and cancer support, menopause support. We offer flexible family friendly policies from day one.
- Enhanced Practical Experience: This opportunity offers you a chance to get to know the school, get practical experience working with children and taking their learning outdoors and following their interests, whilst then immersing you in real teaching scenarios once you’re ready in year two, as you take on the role of the teacher, better preparing you for your future in the classroom.
- Career Progression: If you’re currently working as a cover supervisor or teaching assistant in a mainstream or specialist SEND setting, or a recent graduate unsure of your next steps, this apprenticeship offers new opportunities for career progression, higher earning capacity, recognition, and status.
- Accelerated Career Opportunities: Extensive CPD opportunities where successful completion of the programme increases your chances of securing permanent employment in your employing school or one of the other schools in our Trust.
FIRST STEPS: To apply for this role, please visit to complete our initial quick application form. Starting date would be 2nd September 2025 or as soon as possible after that.
If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Head Teacher, Liz McLoughlin on 01484 604484 or
We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. You are therefore advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
We are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff with a dedicated wellbeing charter, mental health first aid trained colleagues and wellbeing advocates at each location.
The Mast Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and checks regarding suitability to work with children. Only in exceptional circumstances will the school interview without references prior, where the candidate does not wish to notify their current employer; applicants must make this clear when applying.
The Mast Academy Trust’s aim is to attract people from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture and represent the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We are committed to inclusivity and will consider requests for flexible working including part time and job share arrangements, where the role allows.
We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.
Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
Application is via the Trust’s online application form only, separate submissions or supporting documentation will not be accepted; all information should be provided within the relevant sections of the application form. You have the option to save and edit your application prior to submission ONCE you populate each section. As the application form is hosted on Microsoft Forms, you may wish to copy and paste any larger sections of text into the form.
Required
The application form requires you to provide in addition to personal details, educational achievements, and employment history, you are required on the application form to provide clear and concise examples (in no more than a total of 1000 words) demonstrating how you meet the following areas:
- Relevant Experience
- Education and training attainments
- General and specialist knowledge
- Skills and Abilities
- Additional factors including continual professional development
Closing date
25 June 2025, 11:00 AM
