SEND Teaching Assistant

Overview

SEND Teaching Assistant – Cross Gates Primary School (The Nest)

Full Time, 32.5hrs (Term time only). Typically 8.30am-3.30pm.

Grade: B3 (Actual salary £18,123-£19,380). To start as soon as possible.

Cross Gates Primary is delighted to be working in partnership with the East Area Inclusion Partnership (EAIP) to offer a commissioned service to pupils from other primary schools within the East of Leeds. In January 2025, we launched a therapeutic intervention for children aged 3-5 whose primary needs are Speech, Language and Communication and Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH). Our therapeutic intervention space offers a tailored curriculum and bespoke learning packages with a range of approaches and strategies to support some of the most vulnerable learners.

We are looking for someone who, under the direction of the SENDCO and the Speech and Language HLTA based at Cross Gates Primary, will support on the delivery of the interventions needed to ensure the small group of children thrive. Experience of working with children with complex speech, language and communication and SEMH needs are essential for this unique role, alongside a caring attitude and resilient approach to supporting their needs whilst tackling their barriers to learning.

An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework is desirable.

Cross Gates Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

• Support the delivery of interventions for a small group of children with complex speech, language and communication needs and SEMH.
• Work under the direction of the SENDCO and the Speech and Language HLTA based at Cross Gates Primary.
• Contribute to tailored curriculum and bespoke learning packages with a range of approaches and strategies to support vulnerable learners.

• Experience of working with children with complex speech, language and communication and SEMH needs is essential.
• A caring attitude and resilient approach to supporting learners while tackling barriers to learning.
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework is desirable.