St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School
Dorset Avenue
Romford RM1 4JA
Tel: 01708 745506
e-mail: office@st-peters.havering.sch.uk
www.st-peters.havering.sch.uk
1 Full Time Teaching Assistant - To support a named child with a Hearing Impairment
Hours: 25.5 hours per week for 39 Weeks Per Year
Grade: Scale 3 Pts 5-6 (£22,185 – £22,587 FTE). Pro rata salary of £13,471 - £13,715 p.a.
Contract: Fixed term with a view to a possible permanent position
The governors wish to appoint a qualified Teaching Assistant to support the educational needs of children with Education and Health Care Plans. The role may also include lunchtime supervision of the children in the playground.
It is desirable for the successful applicant to:
- Have a thorough understanding of Special Educational Needs
- Have experience of working with a child with Hearing Impairment
- Be able to work towards the outcomes detailed in reports such as Speech and Language
- Be able to engage and enthuse the child to access learning
- Be able to develop positive relationships with the child and able to use a variety of strategies to meet their individual needs
- Support the pupils in developing effective communication skills and may have experience of using Makaton, Colourful Semantics and other communication support
- Use strategies to encourage the pupil’s independence.
- Help the pupil in developing social awareness and forming friendships.
- Be positive in outlook, flexible and adaptable to the needs of the child and in the classroom setting; be patient, calm and resilient
- Take directions from the class teacher but also be willing to use their own initiative.
- Undertake training as necessary.
- Work effectively as part of a team.
- Specific training in relation to supporting these pupils will be given
St. Peter’s is currently extending to 2FE and enjoying the benefits of a beautiful new build and extended facilities. We maintain a friendly community, well-behaved, responsive pupils and supportive parents and governors. Our staff are hard working and committed to ensuring that our school aims are upheld and that every child’s well-being and safety is a priority.
Visits to the school are essential. To arrange an appointment with the Headteacher or SENCO, please contact the school office.
Only those applicants who visit the school will be considered for shortlisting.
Please apply online.
Closing Date: Noon Friday 1 October
Equal Opportunities
We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all.
Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The protection of our students from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our school, superseding any other considerations.
Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education Keeping Children Safe in Education (2021) guidance and all potential employees will undergo vigorous vetting checks to ensure their suitability.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake a satisfactory disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the Council.
