Havering Schools Jobs
SEN Teaching Assistant
- Employer: Upminster Infant and Junior Schools
- Reference: UIJS/24/280497
HORNCHURCH ACADEMY TRUST
Upminster Infant School
We Learn and Grow Together
St. Mary’s Lane, Upminster, Essex RM14 3BS
Tel: 01708 227320
Head Teacher: Mrs Helen Lendon
SEN Teaching Assistant
Hours: 32.5 hours per week x 38 weeks per year, term time only. (08.30 - 11.30am/12.00 - 15.30)
Grade: Scale 2, Point 3
Salary: £19.852 p.a. (based on a full time salary of £26,238 p.a.)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2025 in the first instance
Start Date: September 2024
We are looking to appoint a Learning support assistant who is enthusiastic and patient. The role is predominantly working as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant within the school setting but some group work may be required. The role involves supporting children with physical, sensory and social communication needs. Experience of working with young children with a variety of special educational needs and knowledge when managing children with emotional regulation difficulties which can present as challenging behaviour.
Whilst you will be expected to work under the direction of the class teacher you will also have the ability to use your own initiative to organise tasks and activities; creating simple resources to support the pupil’s work as appropriate. You will work closely with the class teacher and school team as well as the school’s Local SEN lead and the Trust SENCO as well as working in partnership with external contacts to support for learning and development
We are looking for a person who is calm, kind, patient and who:
- is cheerful, positive and enthusiastic about working with children
- is experienced in communicating with young pupils and those with learning difficulties
- is an effective communicator with pupils and staff
- is able to build and maintain effective relationships
- is committed to working as part of a team
Please apply online. No CV's will be accepted.
Closing Date: Midday Wednesday 22nd May 2024
Interviews: Thursday 6th and Friday 7th June 2024
Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.
It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.
Equal OpportunitiesHavering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
How to apply
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