Job Description

Organisations

Newsome Academy

Hours

37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Plus 5 Days

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JN

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

Fixed Term 1 year

Salary

Scale 4 NJC 7-11. Actual Salary - 22,950 - 24,461

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Newsome Academy

Start Date

: ASAP


We are looking for a specialist who wants to make the next move to a prestigious role in a

progressive Academy and Multi-Academy Trust that is constantly growing and gives opportunity

to those that have drive and absolute care. You must be a forward thinking, dynamic and a

resilient teaching assistant who, working in collaboration with the wonderful SEND Team, will

provide high quality support to help take the department to the next level. You will be a natural

inspirer, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. It is crucial that you have a

great understanding of the latest educational landscape and how to achieve success within

these parameters.

Duties and Responsibilities

Constantly uphold and promote our values and vision Work directly with the SEN team to ensure effective provision Provide students with clear behaviour expectations and ensure our system of sanctions and rewards is firm

and fair whilst managing challenging and extreme behaviour of individual pupils

Work with the teacher to ensure that progress is clearly recorded and relates to the learning

objectives/goals for students

In conjunction with the teacher provide one to one support for targeted pupils or groups of pupils on a

short-term basis or for particular lessons, where there are behaviour barriers to learning for the pupils

Supervise activities and assist with the general management and control of students in the academy To assist where required in the planning of learning activities Work with individuals or small groups to ensure interventions are delivered that meet the needs of the

students and comply with the recommendations of their statements/EHCPs

To participate in and assist in supervision of educational visits, in conjunction with the teacher / line

manager

Respond to the needs of all students with a sense of urgency To participate in and assist in supervision of educational visits, in conjunction with the Teacher/Line

Manager

To provide lunchtime / breaktime cover as required Liaise with relevant staff to ensure all students' needs are met Manage own workload and that of others to allow an appropriate work / life balance Work in effective partnership with other leaders in the Trust Support students throughout the day by fulfilling pastoral responsibilities Engage fully in the academy appraisal process to fulfil personal potential and be able to participate

effectively in the implementation of the academy's goals and improvement plan

Attend meetings / training and carry out administrative tasks and duties as specified on the academy

calendar

Consistently implement all academy policies Contribute to decision-making and consultation procedures To contribute to plans, reviews and evaluations of pupils by writing reports on pupils' progress and

attendance at meetings

Report any safeguarding concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher and SENDCo
To apply go to

Mynewterm website

Closing date

05 January 2026, 9:00 AM