Job Description

Do you want a job where you make a difference to the lives of children and young people?

Do you want to be inspired on a daily basis by your work?

Wellspring Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a number of Grade 2 Teaching Assistants in each of of North Region SEN Schools in Leeds, Harrogate & Knaresborough.

Springwell Leeds, Forest Moor and Springwell Harrogate are specialist provisions for children with SEMH needs. Forest School, Pennyfields & Green Meadows have a range of SEN Needs including cognitive, physical and communication difficulties. Exciting opportunities are available for people looking for a fresh challenge in an inspiring learning environment where we provide children aged 5-16 with specialist teaching and learning. The posts will suit candidates who have the commitment, passion and resilience to make a difference to pupils who have a range of special educational needs.

These posts are for staff who will support students with SEN and academic learning within the classroom as part of a team of staff. Teaching Assistants are responsible for supporting and leading small groups and individuals with Maths, English, reading, learning about emotions, practical activities, independence skills and supporting pupils to develop resilience, social skills and self-esteem, and deploying effective strategies for supporting pupils with a range of behavioural conditions (ASD/ADHD/SEMH/ODD). They support the teacher in the production of classroom and specialist resources.

Criteria
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
- Experience of interest in working with younger people with SEN/ SEMH needs
- Ability to relate to children and younger people to build positive relationships

Any interested applicants will be sent a link to complete an application form

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 18,500.00-19,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LEEDS - TA 2