/*generated inline style */ Organisation   Schools /*generated inline style */ Directorate   Special Schools /*generated inline style */ Service Area   Woodley School & College /*generated inline style */ Hours   31.25 Hours per week term time plus 5 inset days, or pro rata for part time applicants /*generated inline style */ Number of Jobs   Numerous /*generated inline style */ Location(s)   Dog Kennel Bank, Huddersfield HD5 8JE /*generated inline style */ Position type   Permanent /*generated inline style */ Grade   Grade 7 /*generated inline style */ Salary   31.25 hours: £21,060 - £22,117 per annum /*generated inline style */  Advert Wording  

Woodley School and College is a Kirklees Local Authority special school for children and young people with autism aged 5-19. 

We are looking to appoint, enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistants to join our committed and friendly team of happy and hardworking staff and children.

You will be someone who will share our vision for high standards in all aspects of school life. Particular emphasis will be on supporting learning and social and emotional needs, working alongside the class teacher. The ability to relate with children/young people from diverse backgrounds is essential for this job, as well as having good verbal communication skills in order to liaise with children/young people and other staff members.

We are looking for an inspirational individual to join our team. We are looking for effective and a motivated professional with unlimited ambition for the pupils, themselves and the school.

We want someone who will challenge, stimulate and support pupils and staff to achieve their best through:

Inspiring trust and confidenceBuilding team commitmentEngaging and motivating pupils with autismBeing a flexible, reflective and self-evaluating practitionerTakes positive action to improve the quality of learning throughout the school

We can offer:

A well-resourced and pleasant working environmentA supportive leadership team school which values and invests in all our staff Bespoke CPL opportunities to support you to meet the needs of our pupilsA school committed to its children and families An ethos based on improving the Quality of Life for its students and staff

 

If you require further information about the role or an application, please contact the school on 01484 223937 or email to recruitment@woodleyschool.org.uk or you can visit the school website at www.woodleyschool.org.uk

Completed application forms must ideally be emailed to recruitment@woodleyschool.org.uk or returned directly by post to the address below. Previous applicants need not apply. 

If shortlisted, you will be notified by return email with an invite to interview letter. 

Commencement would be required following each half term holiday period for induction and mandatory training requirements.

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

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31 March 2025, 9:00 AM

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