SEND Teaching Assistant

Are you looking for an exciting and new career opportunity? Then this will be the

job for you. Could you support our SEND students and guide them to overcome

their barriers to learning and reach their fullest potential? .W e are seeking someone to

support the teaching, learning and pastoral care needs for students with a

range of special educational needs and disabilities to ensure a positive and

inclusive learning environment for our students. We are proud to be Secondary School of the Year for

Academic Excellence 2025, Ranked No 1 in the North of England - The Sunday

Times Schools Guide 2025. We are committed to supporting flexible working and welcome

applications from candidates seeking part-time or flexible arrangements.

About

Us:

At Heckmondwike

Grammar School, our motivation is for our students to enjoy their school days

and to become thoughtful, articulate, confident and responsible members of

society. In order to achieve this, we rely on our staff to work closely with

students, parents and teachers to provide a supportive community, keeping the

well-being of our students at the forefront of everything we do.

The Role:

We

are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and engaging teaching assistant to

work within the SEND department here at Heckmondwike Grammar School. Working

within the SEND Code of Practice to promote full inclusion within our school.

We

are seeking someone to support the teaching, learning and pastoral care needs

for students with a range of special educational needs and disabilities to

ensure a positive learning environment for our students.

Duties

will include but are not limited to:

To

support students with SEND as required Work

with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils Promote

pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion Give

support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the

curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement

Responsibilities

Specific

responsibilities are set out in a detailed job description.

What will you bring to the role?

Outstanding

communication and interpersonal skills Ability

to remain calm under pressure Demonstrate

a high standard of customer service Work

well as part of a team, as well as on your own initiative Honesty

and integrity A

flexible and open attitude to change Suitability

to work with children

Why Should You Apply?

Heckmondwike Grammar School is a unique

learning environment, home to students who are eager to learn, ambitious in

their aspirations, and keen to make the most of their educational experience.

We take pride in:

Our diverse school community,

which consistently achieves exceptional results. A schoo