SEND Teaching Assistant - Howard Park Community School
Listed on 2026-09-30
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
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.
OrganisationSchools
DirectoratePrimary Schools
Service AreaHoward Park Community School
Hours30 hours 50 minutes term time only
Number of Jobs2
Location(s)St. Peg Lane, Cleckheaton BD19 3SD
Position typeTemporary
Length of contractTo start ASAP until 31st August 2026
GradeGrade 6
Salary£19,316 - £20,589
Advert WordingHoward 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 to work alongside pupils with SEND in our EYFS and KS1. The role will involve working 1-1 with pupils at times but also in small groups to help best support their learning and development. The role will involve taking direction from both class teachers and our SENDCo.
We Are Looking For Candidates Who- Relate well to children, especially those with 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
- 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.
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 Visits are very welcome and encouraged.
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 date11 October 2026, 11:55 PM
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