SEN Teaching Assistant

Wakefield Council

  • Wakefield
  • £25,583-25,989 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 17 hours ago
We are looking to recruit an SEN Teaching Assistant to become a valued members of our team at this large, three form entry, primary school.The post is temporary, term time only, until August 2026 in the first instance due to funding.Our school is a place where everyone is included and valued. We are proud that our children enjoy coming to school and that they know their education and care are at the centre of everything they do.With a focus on constantly improving, we nurture and celebrate individual talents and interests, emphasising high expectations and the importance of always trying one's best in every situation.Following the acceptance of your interview, an online check will be carried out as detailed in the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.This is an exciting time to join the school and help to shape our future as we change and develop with new members of the Leadership TeamWe can offer the successful candidate:
  • A forward-thinking and supportive leadership team
  • An outward-facing school with strong links in the local community
  • A dedicated, supportive and enthusiastic administration team
  • Positive and established partnerships with our parents and the wider community
  • Friendly, well-motivated children who enjoy learning
  • A challenging and highly supportive governing body
  • A culture of continual professional development
  • An inclusive and happy working environment with a great team
Practical information:Application - This must be on the official application template which you can download from the vacancies page on the school website at Please send completed applications to:Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 17th September 2025 @ 9am. Interviews: Tuesday 23rd September.Visits - Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please call the school office on 01924 367396 or email and we will organise a mutually convenient time for your visit.Snapethorpe Primary is committed to the safeguarding of children and is a committed equal opportunities employer. Please note that our safeguarding requirements and practices mean we are only able to consider complete applications submitted using the application form $ú we cannot accept only CV applications. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment checks including satisfactory references.Job title SEN Teaching Assistant x 2 Job reference 243847 Date posted 03/09/2025 Application closing date 17/09/2025 Location Snapethorpe Primary School, St. George's Road, Wakefield WF2 8AA Salary Grade 4, SCP 5-6. (Full time equivalent £25,583 - £25,989), Actual salary £17,507 to £17,784 - pay award calculation pending Package 31.25 hours per week, term time only, Required as soon as possible Contractual hours 31.25 Basis Part time Job category/type School, School Support, Temporary, Term time Attachments Job descriptionWe are looking to recruit an SEN Teaching Assistant to become a valued members of our team at this large, three form entry, primary school.The post is temporary, term time only, until August 2026 in the first instance due to funding.Our school is a place where everyone is included and valued. We are proud that our children enjoy coming to school and that they know their education and care are at the centre of everything they do.With a focus on constantly improving, we nurture and celebrate individual talents and interests, emphasising high expectations and the importance of always trying one's best in every situation.Following the acceptance of your interview, an online check will be carried out as detailed in the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.This is an exciting time to join the school and help to shape our future as we change and develop with new members of the Leadership TeamWe can offer the successful candidate:
  • A forward-thinking and supportive leadership team
  • An outward-facing school with strong links in the local community
  • A dedicated, supportive and enthusiastic administration team
  • Positive and established partnerships with our parents and the wider community
  • Friendly, well-motivated children who enjoy learning
  • A challenging and highly supportive governing body
  • A culture of continual professional development
  • An inclusive and happy working environment with a great team
Practical information:Application - This must be on the official application template which you can download from the vacancies page on the school website at Please send completed applications to:Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 17th September 2025 @ 9am. Interviews: Tuesday 23rd September.Visits - Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please call the school office on 01924 367396 or email and we will organise a mutually convenient time for your visit.Snapethorpe Primary is committed to the safeguarding of children and is a committed equal opportunities employer. Please note that our safeguarding requirements and practices mean we are only able to consider complete applications submitted using the application form $ú we cannot accept only CV applications. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment checks including satisfactory references.

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