Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Exciting opportunity for Special Needs Teaching Assistants at Co-op Academy Delius!

Full time positions (32.5 hours), 1 x 3 day part time (19.5 hours) and 1 x 5 day lunch time (11.25 hours).  All are permanent positions. 

Starting Salary: Band 5 SCP 4 – 6, depending on working hours and experience.

(All successful candidates on permanent contracts will have an initial induction period).

To meet the increasing demand for SEND provision within Bradford, Co-op Academy Delius are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Special Needs Teaching Assistants to join our team. 

All applicants must be willing to work at either of our Delius sites, BD3 and BD7. 

Co-op Academy Delius is a high achieving, friendly academy for pupils from 2-11 years with a range of complex educational and medical needs.  More details about the school are available at: https://delius.coopacademies.co.uk/ Co-op Academy Delius is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children, we expect employees to share, practice and promote this commitment. Before commencing employment at the academy, the successful candidate must have good references and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service and a medical declaration.

“Co-op Academies Trust, as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority.  This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf”.

This role is customer facing and therefore in line with the Immigration Act 2016; all applicants must be able to demonstrate fluency of the English Language to the level defined in the job description.

Candidates invited for interview will be expected to complete several tasks; be observed in the classroom and be interviewed, in order to recruit staff of the highest professional quality.

Interested candidates are requested to request an application form from: katy.whitehead@coopacademies.co.uk

Interviews to be conducted keeping in line with COVID-19 regulations. 

Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 1st December 2021

Interview dates: Monday 6th December 2021