SEND Support Assistant - Salterhebble J & I School

Salterhebble J&I School
Required November 2026

We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic, highly motivated and capable SEND support assistant to join our dedicated team in supporting children with complex needs (with EHC Plans). The successful applicant will be required to support the class teacher in the development and implementation of various strategies to facilitate learning and manage behaviour in line with the pupils' needs and abilities. The successful candidate will be supporting pupils with EHC Plans across school. This position is subject to the pupils remaining in school and the continuation of the EHC Plans.

You will have:

• Experience of working with children with SEND needs.

• The ability to support and lead learning.

• Patience and the ability to relate well to children.

• A good sense of humour.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• The ability to show initiative, work independently and as part of a team.

• A willingness to work with outside agencies.

• Skills in behaviour management of children.

• A willingness to undertake any appropriate training.

We can offer:

• A caring and positive working atmosphere.

• A staff culture where everyone is encouraged to succeed and develop.

• Appreciative pupils and supportive Governors, parents and community.

Closing Date: Monday 2nd November 2026 at 09:00
Shortlisting: Monday 2nd/Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Interviewing: Thursday 5th November 2026

Completed application forms should be returned to Adele Halstead, School Business Manager, using the following address: sbm@salterhebble.calderdale.sch.uk .

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS (formerly CRB) from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

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