Specialist Learning Support Assistant SEND
Hovingham Primary School
Leeds
- Expired
- Salary:
- C1 Point 12 - Actual salary £23,133 (term time only) FTE £26,421
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 18 December 2023
Job overview
Our purpose, our motivation is simple ‘to give our children the best experiences we can’. We are looking for a Specialist Learning Support Assistant (SEND children) Teaching Assistant to support our teaching & learning team.
We are set in the developing inner-city community of Harehills, we're lucky enough to serve the children that make Leeds a diverse metropolis of language and culture, with over 41 languages spoken, 717 NOR and a staff team of 100, we are not your ordinary school, which is why we are looking for the extraordinary.
If you were successful, you would join a team of talented staff where our values of respect, creativity, tolerance and perseverance permeate through everything we do, they are our guide, which make Hovingham a special place to work.
Team Hovingham thrives on challenge and opportunity, we work relentlessly to ensure our children make rapid progress and we give our children engaging, enriching educational experiences delivered through passion and care.
Closing the gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers is paramount to what we do. Social mobility is an issue in Harehills; which is why we continuously set out to transform standards at Hovingham. We are committed to ensuring that every child in Harehills has access to the best possible education in order to nurture their individual potential.
The Specialist Learning Support Assistant will be a valuable role in supporting our SEND children. We’re looking for a reflective practitioner with a passion for child development and experience of working with children additional needs. You will be part of a well-established and supported team and you’ll be expected to collaborate with a range of colleagues to meet the specific needs of individual children. The ability to work constructively as part of a team as well as working independently is essential.
The closing date is 9am on Monday 18th December 2023. If you’re interested in finding out more about Team Hovingham and would like to have a conversation with a member of the Senior Leadership Team or Principal, please email recruitment@hovingham.org
Alternatively, contact Anna Lattimer on 0113 248 9537 or email anna.lattimer@hovingham.org to arrange.
Please read the job description and download an application form, both can be found on our website:
https://www.hovingham.leeds.sch.uk/about-our-school/work-for-us/
Completed application forms should be sent to:
Interview will take place on Wed 20th or Thur 21st Dec.
Attached documents
About Hovingham Primary School
- Hovingham Primary School
- Hovingham Avenue, Leeds
- West Yorkshire
- LS8 3QY
- United Kingdom
Principal's Welcome
We hope that you get a sense of the passion and energy here at Hovingham where we strive to provide the very best education for every child and the very best professional development, guidance, and support for every member of staff.
In a nutshell, we are on a mission to ‘Aim High’ in all that we do; as a team and as individuals so that every child can reach their full potential. We have the highest ambitions for the children and families we serve in all aspects of their education, academic, physical, emotional and cultural development.
Hovingham is a special place to work because it is a vibrant and diverse community of caring individuals all willing to go the extra mile, overcome challenges and strive for success. Although we are not where we want to be from an attainment point of view, we are determined, proud and striving to be a great school with a great team. We are looking for teachers who can continue to take our great school forward and be part of something extraordinary!
To be part of Team Hovingham and part of our leadership team, you need a sense of humour, passion, energy and drive – the rest we will teach you!
If you’re inspired, motivated and would like to ‘assist’ us in the next part of our improvement journey, then we would very much welcome an application from you.
Good luck with your application.
Mrs Kellie Halliday, Principal
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