Job Description

Application closing date
24/11/2025
Location
Sowerby Bridge
Salary
Band D (NJC 7-11) Actual: 18,228 - 19,429
Package
Permanent, term time only plus 2 days, 30 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.00pm
Job category/type
Schools

Job description

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.






Therefore, if you are interested, we would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.





Are you passionate, friendly and dedicated when it comes to providing excellent care and educational support to students with additional needs in particular around their Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.





Do you recognise yourself as having strong communication skills, patience and understanding.






Do you have the skills and dedication to make a lasting difference in the lives of young learners in a safe, vibrant, and happy school.






If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.





What the role involves in a nutshell:




Work under the direction, guidance, and supervision of the SENCO and classroom teacher to support access to learning for students

Take responsibility for delivering specific learning activities and interventions, helping to implement individual learning plans in line with the overall teaching strategy.

Deliver targeted interventions, both within the classroom and in small group or 1:1 settings outside the classroom environment.

Use your specialist knowledge in SEMH to support pupils' emotional and behavioural development, helping them to overcome barriers to learning.

Deliver SEMH-related training and guidance to the wider learning support team to promote and support our students emotional wellbeing




What you'll get in return?





You'll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first - with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term.





In addition to this you will benefit from:




Yorkshire Pensions Fund A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team

Staff development through appraisal and CPD

Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students

Free Parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Additional holidays linked to service

Eye Care

Annual Flu Vaccines

Home & Technology Scheme Rewards and discounts

GP Online and Prescription Service

Your Care and Wellbeing package




If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we'd love to hear from you.





HOW TO APPLY





Could we be a good fit for each other? If you'd like a chat about the role, or have any questions, then we'd be delighted to hear from you.





Please contact Carrie Burbidge our Personal Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team via c.burbidge@ryburn.tlt.school



If you're ready to apply, please complete our online application fully by clicking here before the deadline.





SAFER RECRUITMENT





We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.





All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check.





Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.





If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

Closing Date: Monday 24 November 2025 at 9am

Start Date: As soon as your notice period allows