Teaching Assistant
Edan Court School
Kirklees
- £22,478.40 - £26,839.62 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 September 2025
- Apply by:
- 7 July 2025
Job overview
- Demonstrable levels of numeracy & literacy equivalent to GCSE (A-C) or NVQ Level 2 (or by test).
- Effective computing skills for both teaching and management.
- Relevant work experience in a similar background within a Primary/Secondary setting.
- Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
- The ability to maintain and develop a ‘culture of vigilance’ with regard to safeguarding and child protection.
- To build positive relationships with both student and parents/carers.
- As a Teaching Assistant you will:
- Motivating, engaging and encouraging the pupil(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs.
- Assisting in developmental areas, e.g. speech and language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation etc.
- Promoting the acceptance and inclusion of the pupil with SEN and encouraging pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner.
- Monitoring the pupil’s response to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modifying or adapting the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended outcomes.
- Under the direction of the teacher, carrying out and reporting on systematic observations of pupils to gather evidence of their knowledge, understanding and skills: enabling the teacher to make judgements about each pupil’s stage of development.
- Knowing and applying school policies on Child Protection, Health and Safety, Behaviour, Teaching and Learning, Equal Opportunities etc.
- Complying with legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of yourself and others in the learning environment.
- A rewarding career you can be truly proud of
- A supportive environment that is committed to helping you flourish and deliver excellent care to the people we support
- Competitive pay
- Career development and training
- Progression Opportunities
- Salary Sacrifice
- Enhanced maternity package
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About Edan Court School
- Edan Court School
- Edan Court, Colliers Way, Clayton West, Huddersfield
- West Yorkshire
- HD8 9TR
- United Kingdom
Edan Court is a brand-new School dedicated to supporting children and young people with special educational needs (SEN). Opening mid 2025 (pending Ofsted Registration), our school will foster a nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring educational experience for up to 24 students, providing them with a safe, supportive space to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Edan Court School is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace that values every team member’s contribution. We are excited to bring together talented, compassionate individuals who are eager to join us on this journey and help shape the future of our students’ education and well-being.
If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEN and want to be part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact, explore our vacancies and discover your place at Edan Court School.
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