SEN Teaching Assistant

Vacancy Summary

SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary: Band 5, Points 5-6

The post is full time, 8.30am - 3.30pm, term time only until 31 August 2026.

We are looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant to work in lower KS2. The successful candidate will ideally have experience working with children who present with SEMH and behavioural challenges, providing support academically and emotionally throughout the school day. 

Vacancy Information

Burley and Woodhead is an outstanding one form entry primary school. Set in the village of Burley in Wharfedale, we have great public transport links, including rail. 

We need someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting children to build resilience and thrive in education

• Uses positive and restorative approaches to behaviour

• Is keen to be part of a proactive, highly motivated school team,

• Can create a safe and structured environment to promote emotional regulation

In return, we offer:

• The chance to learn at an outstanding school where children always come first

• A training package to support the new member of staff with their new role

• Happy, confident, enthusiastic and hardworking pupils who are eager to learn and who enjoy their time at school

• A dedicated and talented team of committed staff and a dedicated SEN team

• A supportive and focussed governing body

• Excellent links with parents and the wider community

If you think you have what it takes to be part of our team, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 12 Noon, Friday 20th February 2026

Interviews will be held week beginning Monday 9 February 2026

Tours of school are warmly welcome, please call the school office on 01943 862739 to arrange this.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment processes are followed for all vacancies, including relevant checks for shortlisted candidates.

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