Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Our SEND Teaching Assistants make a real difference to the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in our academies, by providing high quality care to pupils and exceptional support for learning activities in order to overcome barriers to learning.  

Integral to ensuring that our young people achieve their full potential, our SEND Teaching Assistants work closely with Classroom Teachers to secure an outstanding education and learning experience for pupils; assisting with behaviour management and learning activities, liaising with families and recording pupil progress.

In addition, the delivery of high-quality care, support programmes, interventions and therapies (including feeding, personal hygiene, mental health, physical health and behavioural), ensures that the health, safety and wellbeing needs of pupils are met, enabling learning and ensuring the best possible education. Formal training will be provided in respect of such activities where necessary.

We are recruiting for SEND Teaching Assistants in a number of our academies in East Leeds, including Co-op Academy Brierley - our brand new SEND academy opening in September 2023.

Co-op Academy Brierley, LS9 (SEND all-through academy, opening Sept 2023)

Co-op Academy Nightingale, LS9 (Primary academy)

Co-op Academy Woodlands, LS9 (Primary academy)

Co-op Academy Brownhill, LS9 (Primary academy)

Co-op Academy Leeds, LS9 (Secondary academy)

So, if you have an understanding of, or an interest in meeting the needs of young people with disabilities and enabling them to thrive then we’d love to hear from you. 

As a colleague at Co-op Academies Trust, you’ll work within a diverse learning community, striving to deliver an outstanding working and learning experience for all. You will be joining a supportive, committed and passionate team who work hard to ensure that everyone in our Trust can achieve their potential. And of course, you’ll do all this whilst capturing the spirit of our vision and values and whilst role-modelling exceptional professional behaviours. 

Applicants are asked to specify on their application form which academy or academies they would like to be considered for. Successful applicants will be appointed to the salary range commensurate with level 2 or 3, depending on skills, qualifications and experience, and availability of roles at each level in a particular academy.  

Benefits

What you do here really counts. And we offer a range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success. Whether they benefit your finances, your wellbeing, or your family, in or outside work. From career progression and working and making a difference within your local community, to a whole range of financial discounts and benefits, working at Co-op Academies Trust isn’t just your standard job. 

We offer competitive salaries and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, as well as travel season ticket loans, 24-hour access to free money support, and for colleagues who want to save or need help managing finances we have savings and loan products which can be deducted from your pay.

We want you to stay happy and healthy. So as a support staff colleague you’ll get the school holiday periods off work. And even better, we offer a free flu vaccine, cycle to work scheme; 24-hour access to free health and wellbeing support and discounted gym membership at Nuffield gyms.

We also offer a 10% discount on Co-op branded Food, with regular increased promotional discounts and offers at various points in the year. 

How to apply

Closing date: Monday 12 June 2023 at 9am

Interviews: Tuesday 20 June 2023

Visit coopacademies.co.uk/vacancies to download an application form.

Completed applications should be emailed to centralrecruitment@coopacademies.co.uk before the closing date and time. Please ensure that you complete and submit Part A and Part B of the application form.

Applicants should specify on their application form which academy (or academies) they would like to be considered for, in order of preference.  

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Dianne Singleton, HR Administrator on dianne.singleton@coopacademies.co.uk.  

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 post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.