Job Description

Application closing date
26/08/2025
Location
Halifax
Salary
Starting Salary 24,404, Pro Rata
Package
Temporary Term time only, 27.5 hours per week
Job category/type
Schools
Application Form.docx
Job description
Wainstalls School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and talented Support Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic team on a temporary basis.





Part of Pennine Alliance Learning Trust, Wainstalls School provides a wonderful opportunity for career development and is at the cutting edge of the School led system.





We are looking for a Support Assistant who will:




Work 1-1 with children with ASD and/or Special Educational Needs Work with the SENDCo and Class Teacher to address the needs of children who need help to overcome barriers to reach their potential Carry out the professional duties that support the Class Teacher and SENDCo Accept reasonable additional responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Leadership Team Take part in school events and extra-curricular activities Maintain and contribute to the ethos of the school



In return, we can offer:




A warm and welcoming school community A highly motivated and dedicated team of teaching and support staff Enthusiastic, well behaved pupils who enjoy all aspects of school life Commitment to professional development Collaborative team working



The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.




Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS (formerly CRB) from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.





For any further information or to submit completed applications please contact to the School Administrator, Nicola Harvey, either by post or email to nharvey@wainstalls.org

Close date: Tuesday 26th August

Interview date: Thursday 28th August