Integrated Teaching Assistant (Primary)

We are looking to recruit additional staff to our already established team of support staff. Our teams are based across a number of schools in Wakefield and support the integration and inclusion of pupils with EHCPs. Successful candidates will work under a teacher in charge and other key staff to manage pupil needs and ensure that they can access learning, as well as deliver the provision set out in the EHCP.

At interview, we will discuss the location of the integrated resource where additional staffing is required. This could be a resource based in the following schools:

• Newlands Primary School, Normanton
• Moorthorpe Primary School, South Elmsall
• Methodist Primary School, Wakefield
• Northfield, South Kirby

We are looking for candidates with knowledge and experiences of:

• Pupils with identified needs in relation to ASD, Communication and Interaction, or Social, Emotional, Mental Health.
• Working with children in education, or workplaces that may have built knowledge of supporting access to learning and development.
• Using their interpersonal skills and initiative to manage the roles and responsibilities in the workplace.
• The importance of education and the need to support pupils in accessing the curriculum.
• Understanding the importance of making adjustments that help accessibility.

The post is full time and permanent, working during Wakefield Council term time dates, 30 hours per week.

We are happy to discuss the nature of this role. Candidates can contact Jayne Elliottjayneelliott@wakefield.gov.uk.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.