Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SENTA)

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SENTA) who is committed to supporting the learning of students to join our dedicated team at Beckfoot Heaton Primary. You will work alongside teaching staff to support learning, promote inclusion, and help all students to achieve their full potential. You will build strong relationships, model our values of Growth, Commitment and Integrity to help create a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment. We are looking for someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, adaptable and motivated to support young people of all abilities and backgrounds
• Can work collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and equality
• Has high expectations of themselves and others
• Shares our vision for creating remarkable schools where no child is left behind.
• Experience supporting children with complex needs especially cognition & learning and autism to work in our specialist provision.
Permanent, part time, 32 hours 30 mins per week, term time only. Working pattern is 8.15am to 3.15pm Monday to Friday.

Beckfoot Heaton is a thriving three-form entry primary school and nursery on the outskirts of Bradford. We are a listening school, we see feedback as a gift and an opportunity to grow stronger, every day. At Beckfoot Heaton:
• Every team member is supported by regular coaching and strong line management.
• We invest in staff wellbeing and professional development.
• We actively work to reduce unnecessary workload, because we know that cared-for staff make the biggest difference to our children and their families.
• We are proud of our culture, our team, and the impact we make together; one child, one family, one day at a time.
• Beckfoot Heaton is proud to serve as a vital part of our local community, a place where every child is encouraged to thrive and live a great life.
We believe that 'Great learners and great people have a great life', and this principle is embedded in everything we do. Visitors consistently comment on the strength and visibility of our inclusive and ambitious vision and values. We are recognised for:
• Raising student aspirations through innovative approaches.
• Removing barriers to learning, ensuring every child can succeed.
• Leading the way on equity, diversity and inclusion across our trust.
About Beckfoot Trust Our mission is to create remarkable schools where no child is left behind. Since our establishment in 2013, Beckfoot Trust has grown into a respected, locally rooted family of ten diverse schools (primary, secondary and special) that learn from and support one another. We are team Beckfoot Trust, and together with Team Beckfoot Heaton Primary we're making a real difference in our community.