Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Are you looking to make a difference to the lives of young people with additional needs? Do you have a desire to help young people to overcome barriers so that they can flourish in the future? If so, Hazelbeck may be the place for you. Due to our increased numbers, we are looking to recruit highly enthusiastic, motivated and resilient support staff to be part of our dedicated team.

What we offer:

Hazelbeck, is a generic special school working with young people with a range of needs including severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning disabilities and autism. We work hard to create an environment where our students and staff strive to be the best possible versions of themselves so that they can enjoy, learn and succeed.

Beckfoot Trust schools work in partnership with a shared ambition to create remarkable schools where no child is left behind. We want our students to love learning and be well placed to do something great with their lives. High quality professional development and leadership training for staff are central features of our school and Trust. 

 What you offer: 

In return, we are looking for someone who is committed to working with young people with SEND, is enthusiastic, self-reflective, seeks feedback on their performance and is committed to their own development.

You will have the ability to motivate and inspire our students to achieve their best, an interest in a Curriculum for All, Inclusion and Vulnerable Learners. Being a team player is essential. You will demonstrate a commitment to whole school improvement and a willingness to embrace the Trust’s values, core purpose and collaborative principles. 

We strive to attract, develop and retain the very best people and to be the ‘Employer of choice’. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful staff will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check .

If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Earnshaw-Carlisle at beccse@beckfoot.org 01274 771444.

To apply please fully complete the attached application form and email back to bechr@beckfoot.org