Highly Experienced Teaching Assistant (SEMH/SEND)

Vacancy Summary

Highly Experienced Teaching Assistant (SEMH/SEND)

Salary: Band 5/6 £24,404-£27,269 (Pro-rata - FTE)

TTO, 30 Hours - Monday - Friday 

Do you have experience working with children with SEMH or SEND needs?

Have you got a passion for making a difference to pupils who need extra support to thrive?

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Teaching Assistant with specific knowledge and experience in either working with children with additional needs (SEMH or SEND), to join our friendly, inclusive and outward facing setting.

At Poplars Farm we require staff with vision, commitment and a positive outlook, who are committed to deliver the best outcomes for all our children. We strive to create a safe, creative and inspiring learning environment, where each pupil develops a genuine love of learning and an enquiring mind.  We place a strong importance on personal and social development as well as academic progress.  Furthermore, we provide our pupils with the necessary guidance and support so that they see themselves as unique individuals who celebrate diversity and develop as responsible global citizens.

Vacancy Information

Poplars Farm Primary School is looking to appoint a highly experienced teaching assistant who has specific knowledge and experience in either working with children with additional needs (SEND) or SEMH. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated person who will hold high expectations for all children and believe in teaching and delivering a stimulating and creative curriculum.

We are looking for a practitioner who:

• Is experienced across age ranges within a primary setting.

• Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour.

• Is able to make a positive and valuable contribution to school improvement.

• Has a strong ambition to make a difference for our pupils.

• Is creative, caring, highly motivated and hard-working.

• Is able to play a positive and active role in our dedicated team.

• Is flexible.

• Has excellent communication skills.

• Has the ability to work with small groups of children.

• Is a team player.

At Poplars Farm Primary School, we promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Bradford. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a DBS check.

If you think this is the opportunity you have been looking for, we would like to invite you to visit our friendly, inclusive school and join us on our quest to be a neurodiverse setting.

Please contact T Simpson – School Business Manager to make an appointment tsimpson@poplarsfarm.bradford.sch.uk

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Tracey Simpson, School Business Manager at tsimpson@poplarsfarm.bradford.sch.uk

Closing Date: 12 Noon, Thursday 27^th February 2025

Shortlisting: Thursday 27^th February 2025

Interview: Thursday 6^th March 2025

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