SEN Teaching Assistant

To start as soon as possible

The governors and headteacher of Martin Frobisher Infant School are looking to recruit a highly resilient teaching assistant to support the teaching and learning of an individual child who finds the daily routine of school challenging. The post is temporary until 17th July 2027.

The successful applicant will support a child in Year 2 who requires positive behaviour support to access learning. You will be supported in the role by the class teacher, an experienced SENDCo and the Senior Leadership team and will be provided with appropriate training opportunities.

The successful person will:

• Be a warm and caring individual who can build positive relationships with young children
• Have a good understanding of behaviour management strategies, including de-escalation techniques
• Be resilient and have a flexible and supportive approach to changing demands
• Be highly motivated, have strong teamwork skills and a ‘can do’ approach to their work.
• Be a strong communicator who is a nurturing, patient and positive individual
• Have good literacy and mathematics skills

We offer:

• The opportunity to become part of a school community where children are at the heart of everything we do.
• Fantastic children who are eager to learn
• A commitment to everyone’s continued professional development and well-being.

If this sounds like a role you are interested in you are welcome to come and visit us. Please contact the school office on [phone removed] to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Martin Frobisher Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Completed application forms should be returned to the school by no later than 9am on Monday 5th October

[email removed]

Closing date: 9am on Monday 5th October

Interview date: Tuesday 13th October

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.