Are you a dedicated and experienced educator passionate about making a difference in the lives of Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Co-op Academy Delius is a high achieving, friendly academy for pupils from 2-11 years with a range of complex educational and medical needs, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team, where you'll play a pivotal role in our SEN educational provision.
As a Specialist Teaching Assistant within our Enhanced Pathway Provision, you will deliver bespoke, specialist education tailored to meet the evolving needs of SEN pupils, including those with complex requirements. You will develop and implement personalised learning to support each pupil’s unique needs and abilities. Use innovative teaching methods and resources to engage and inspire young learners. Collaborate with external agencies and our wider inclusion team to ensure holistic support for pupil’s development. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes confidence and growth.
The highly skilled and dedicated staff at Co-op Academy Delius are passionate about supporting our pupils, and each other and we recognise the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals as well as enhancing our links in our local community and beyond. In your role as Special Needs Teaching Assistant you'll:
* Complement and proactively support the teacher in delivering effective teaching, learning, assessment and recording;
* Complement and proactively support the delivery of care, support programmes, interventions and therapies (including feeding, personal hygiene, mental health, physical health and behavioural);
* Support the class teacher in the planning and delivery of an appropriately differentiated and suitably challenging creative curriculum for all pupils whilst meeting statutory requirements;
* Work within school policies, procedures and code of conduct under the direction and guidance of senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision (and delegation).
We are looking for candidates who:
* Are an excellent practitioner. A specialism or additional training in Special Educational Needs (SEN) is highly desirable.
* Are confident in the classroom and understand how children with SEND, learn.
* Have high expectations of what can be achieved.
* Seek to build positive relationships with children.
* Are flexible with a good sense of humour and an understanding of the ‘bigger picture’.
* Are able to work to their own initiative as well as part of a team.
* Are confident and excited about using and embracing IT and outdoor learning in their practice.
* Are flexible, hardworking and have a passion to make a difference in the lives of our young learners.
* A genuine passion for inclusive education and a commitment to making a difference.
This role is customer facing and therefore in line with the Immigration Act 2016; all applicants must be able to demonstrate fluency of the English Language to the level defined in the .
Candidates invited to our recruitment day will be expected to complete several tasks; be observed in the classroom and be interviewed, in order to recruit staff of the highest professional quality.
Why us?
At Co-op Academy Delius, we strive to provide a personalised, ambitious and challenging curriculum with the highest of expectations where pupils are given a voice and are encouraged to be independent and actively participate in their education. Our curriculum is planned to promote pupils acquiring skills and knowledge which they are able to retain and recall, enabling them to live their lives to the fullest and access society. Our academy community is passionate and creates innovative learning opportunities in exceptional learning environments whilst promoting holistic as well as academic development.
Co-op Academy Delius has two sites (Barkerend Road, Bradford BD3 and Great Hoton, Bradford BD7), both just 10 minutes from Bradford centre with places for 175 students and 116 staff. All applicants must be willing, and maybe required, to work at either of our Delius sites, BD3 and BD7 and will have an initial induction period.
All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.
So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!
We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success
RECRUITMENT DAY - w/c 3 February 2025
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Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.
Our Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. In line with our robust Safer Recruitment processes we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates which we might want to explore with you at interview. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.
The Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.