Teaching Assistant (Special School)

Location: Oakfield Park School, Thornes Park, Wakefield or Ackworth ( Please note: The successful applicant may be based at either site ) Start Date: As soon as possible Application Deadline: Sunday Sunday 11th October Shortlisting: Week beginning 12th October Interview Date: TBC Oakfield Park School - Rated “Outstanding” is seeking to appoint enthusiastic and dedicated full-time Teaching Assistants to join our expanding outstanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties including students with autism and behaviours of concern in a highly nurturing and forward-thinking educational environment. Essential Criteria: Successful candidates will be: - Committed to providing the best possible educational opportunities for children with severe and complex learning difficulties. - Enthusiastic and motivated to work alongside teachers to deliver and support learning programmes tailored to individual pupil needs. - Supportive of the school’s values and ethos, and eager to contribute to our whole-school approach. - Committed to safeguarding and child protection procedures. - Willing to undertake necessary medical training (e.g. first aid, administering medication, tracheostomy suctioning, enteral feeding, administering oxygen, ventilation). - Open to training related to Autism, behaviours that challenge (Team Teach), and other complex needs. - Confident, self-motivated, and capable of working independently and using initiative to ensure positive outcomes for students. - Committed to continuous professional development and self-evaluation. - Flexible and able to work across a variety of school settings as needed. - Experienced in working with pupils with special educational needs (SEN). Desirable (Training can be provided): - Relevant qualifications: Team Teach, Moving and Handling, First Aid at Work, MIDAS (minibus driving). - Experience using a recognised form of sign language (e.g., Makaton, BSL). How to Apply: Applications should be sent via the MyNewTerm portal. Please send any enquiries to: Email: recruitment@oakfieldpark.wakefield.sch.uk Post: Oakfield Park School, Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7DT Please note: The successful candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and provide information regarding any criminal convictions.