Overview and Responsibilities
Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant – Aurora Ivy Lane School

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Salary:£12.87 - £14.03 per hour - depending on qualifications and experience (£21,271.41 to £23,188.64 actual annual salary)
Hours: 37 hours per week – Term Time Only
Aurora Ivy Lane School
Aurora Ivy Lane School is a ’Good’ (Ofsted, October 2023) rated innovative provider of specialist education, supporting young people aged 11 - 19 with complex needs including autism, moderate and severe learning disabilities; speech, language, communication and interaction needs and behaviours that can challenge.
Our class sizes are small (up to 8 students), highly supported by some great Teaching Assistants (typically 1:1) and experienced class teachers and complimented by a superb therapy team.
We’re currently looking for a number of experienced and effective SEN Teaching Assistants.
The Role / Key duties:
As our new Teaching Assistant, your role will be to support our children with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment.
Where necessary this may include supporting with care needs from time to time, as well as following plans to ensure each child’s needs are met through positive behaviour management and personalised approaches to meeting sensory and communication needs.
You will be expected to establish a warm, caring and supportive relationship with pupils in order to support them in feeling safe and enabling them to enjoy and learn during their time at the school. As part of a committed team including a range of professionals, you will work to promote and encourage independence and personal development in pupils and maintain high expectations of behaviour at all times.
You will support the class teacher and contribute to providing high quality, challenging and differentiated educational activities and experiences through supporting the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aiming at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning.
Like many SEN environments, your duties are likely to vary and therefore candidates will need to be flexible and be able to lend a hand whenever required. Please see the link below for our full job description:
Job Description: SEN Teaching Assistant
Skills and Qualifications
Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:
*A recognised qualification at Level 2 or above in Support work for Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent?(desirable)
*GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or equivalent
*Experience working with SEN in an employed or voluntary setting??
*Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.?
*Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD?
*Ability to adapt
*The desire to put our pupils first and treat them as individuals
*Be positive and creative in assisting to meet pupils’ individual needs?
*Ability to follow plans and work professionally and effectively alongside a range of professionals.
Benefits and Additional Information
What’s on Offer at Aurora?
We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:
Grow with Us – Training & Development
Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.
Save Money on Everyday Essentials
With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:
*Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
*Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme
Access Wagestream – a financial wellbeing app that helps you track earnings, save, get expert money advice, and even access part of your pay early when needed
Competitive Pay & Reward
We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy:
*Enhanced Annual Leave
*Company Sick Pay
*Enhanced Pension
*Life Assurance
24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household
Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.
UK Health Cash Plan
Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!
Employee Assistance Programme
Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:
*Freephone counselling (available 24/7)
*Online tools and resources
Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000!
Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded!
(*Terms apply)
How to apply?
Please complete a full online application form. If you would like assistance in completing this application form or more information on this position or even to arrange a visit to the school prior to applying, please contact Kirsty in the recruitment team - kirsty.wilkinson@theauro