Teaching Assistant (Resourced Provision)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our new Resourced Provision, The Nest, supporting pupils with Communication and Interaction needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with children who require additional support to access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.Working alongside teachers, SEND professionals and the wider school team, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child can succeed.

We

Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Can motivate and inspire students to achieve their best.
• Demonstrates patience, resilience and excellent communication skills.
• Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all pupils.
• Works effectively as part of a collaborative team.

The Role Will Include

• Supporting teaching and learning activities under the direction of teaching staff
• Working with pupils individually and in small groups.
• Supporting pupils' social, emotional and communication development.
• Assisting with EHCP targets, behaviour support plans and personalised learning programmes.
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teachers and SEND staff.
• Helping to create a positive, engaging and purposeful learning environment.
• Supporting pupils during lessons, breaktimes, educational visits and wider school activities

For more information about the role and its essential requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification.

What the school offers its staff

Holycroft Primary School is part of the Northern Star Academies Trust. The school is situated in the centre of Keighley and works very closely with its community. Children are central to everything we do and staff, and parents and the wider community work together to ensure the highest quality provision for all our pupils.

Northern Star Academies Trust is a thriving family of 15 schools, serving the communities of Keighley, Bradford, Skipton, and Harrogate. Our vision is rooted in our core values: Nurture, Sustain, Aspire, and Thrive. Together, we work tirelessly to create environments where children and staff alike can flourish.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.