Teaching Assistant with SEND responsibilities 1:1 (mornings - KS2)

Park Hill is a busy, happy, supportive vibrant school – there is always so much going on here. We are forward-thinking and always striving for improvement, seeking new and exciting initiatives around improving the best possible learning opportunities for all pupils. We aim to raise aspirations, inspire a lifelong love of learning and create memories to last a lifetime. In October 2023 Park Hill was inspected by OFSTED and we were delighted that they agreed with us – that we continue to be a good school.

We are a caring employer who invest in our employees. We consider our CPD plan for staff carefully and have a good records of staff development, recruitment and retention, we also offer each staff a 'Well-being day". Park Hill is a happy school where children enjoy coming to school. Our ethos at Park Hill is FAMILY. We want every child at Park Hill to feel that they belong and that they are valued.

For further information, please visit: www.parkhillprimaryschool.co.uk

Our school values are simple ones to remember – we call them our ‘3Rs’ and we talk and refer to these in all we do. These are: Respect, Responsibility and Resilience.

These values support our way in which all members of the school can live and work together in a supportive way. They support our Aims as a school to promote an environment where everyone feels happy, safe and secure.

The Governors of Park Hill Primary School are seeking to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with SEND responsibilities to join our Early Years Team, who holds a Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification. The role involves support children with special educations needs of disabilities, ensuring they have access to the same learning opportunities as their peers.

The working pattern for this role is Monday to Friday 08:30am- 12:30pm

The start date for this post is September 2025

The pro-rata pay for this role is £11,447-£12,000 (20 hours per week)

This is a Fixed Term contract till 31 August 2026

We are seeking to appoint someone who is passionate, caring with a knowledge of SEND who understands the development needs and can support learning gaps.

Someone who:

• has recent experience or working with children in a school setting
• holds a Level2 or 3 childcare qualification.
• has a knowledge of SEND and knows how to adapt to the provision to meet needs
• can understand developmental needs and support learning gaps

The closing date for this post is Monday 30 June 2025 (midnight).

Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 1st July 2025

Interviews for this post will be held on Tuesday 8th July 2025.

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

For full details on the application process please read the attached documents.

Park Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.