Educational Teaching Assistant (SEND) - Birkenshaw CE (C) Primary School

Educational Teaching Assistant working in Year Five

(One to One Support)

Required to start as soon as possible

(fixed term until 31st August 2027 but could be extended)

The children, staff and Governors wish to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated and capable 1:1 Educational Teaching Assistant to play a key role supporting a specific pupil in Year Five.

‘Leaders have created an exciting place to learn.’ We are a good school’ and ‘the pupils at Birkenshaw are very positive about their school. The well-being of pupils is at the heart of all the school does.’

(OFSTED April 2022)

We are a large and friendly staff team, who support each other’s professional development and we work closely with other schools in the area. We have spacious grounds with playgrounds, a ball court, adventure equipment, a woodland area, kitchen garden and a pond. We offer a wide range of curriculum enrichment opportunities as well as a variety of extra-curricular after school clubs.

‘Parents and carers are extremely positive about the school and its staff. They hold leaders in very high regard. Staff report an open culture where leaders routinely consider workload and wellbeing. Staff value the training and professional development opportunities provided, particularly their work with other local partner schools.’ (OFSTED April 2026)

• Be flexible and caring.
• Be patient and calm.
• Be committed to contributing as part of a successful team.
• Be passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential.
• Have some experience in support children with additional needs.
• Have some experience in supporting children with behavioural and social and emotional needs.

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.

Hours of work will be 12 hours 45 minutes a week –

Monday – 8:30am to 3:15pm

Tuesday – 1pm to 3:15pm

Wednesday - 1pm to 3:15pm

Thursday - 1pm to 3:15pm

This is a fixed term contract until 31st August 2027 (but could be extended).

For further information about school, please visit the school website at:

www.birkenshawprimary.org

Closing date – Wednesday 26th August

Shortlisting – Thursday 27th August

Interviews – Tuesday 1st September