Kirklees Council
Provision based SEND Teaching Assistant - Howard Park Community School
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Organisation
Schools
Directorate
Primary Schools
Service Area
Howard Park Community School
Hours
30 hours 50 minutes term time only
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
St. Peg Lane, Cleckheaton BD19 3SD
Position type
Temporary
Length of contract
To start ASAP until 31st August 2027
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£19,316 - £20,589
Advert Wording
Howard Park Community School is warm, welcoming, one form entry school which sits in the heart of its community. We strive to improve standards and outcomes for all the children in our care through the varied experiences and nurturing environment that we provide.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who will work in our well-regarded Provision Base to support a group of children to develop their social, emotional and learning needs. The role will involve working alongside other members of staff, under the direction of the class teacher, to work with small groups and 1-1 with some pupils at different times of the day.
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We Are Looking For Candidates Who
- Relate well to children, especially those with significant SEND
- Ideally have an understanding of early child development and how children with SEND learn
- Are able to work as part of a team
- Are enthusiastic, caring and self-motivated
- Have a positive approach
- Can use their initiative
Our School Also Offers You The Opportunity To
- Work in a friendly, caring and inclusive community where everyone is valued.
- Engage with enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
- Support teachers to deliver a rich and exciting curriculum
- Work with an experienced, supporting and successful team who love to work collaboratively.
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.
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The post is a temporary post although there may be the potential for it to continue beyond the initial period.
If you would like to find out more information about this post, please contact school on 01274 864972. Visits are very welcome and encouraged.
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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
11 October 2026, 11:55 PM
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Job Profile/description
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