Havering Schools Jobs
Teaching Assistant
- Employer: Langtons Infant School
- Reference: SCH/24/281246
Langtons Infant School
Westland Avenue
Hornchurch
Essex
RM11 3SD
01708 447866
Website: www.langtonsinfant.com
Head Teacher: Miss E Page
Temporary Teaching Assistant
Grade 1/2 Points 2 - 5
Hours: 23.75 hours per week
38 weeks per year Plus 5.7 weeks paid holiday
Actual Salary: £14,294 - £14,994 p.a.
Contract: Temporary one year contract
Start: as soon as possible
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, proactive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our Key Stage 1 team. The successful candidate will support the class teacher, lead individual and group interventions, and provide tailored support to pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Lead small group and one-to-one interventions to support pupil learning and development.
• Provide specific support to pupils with SEN, adapting resources and teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to the class teacher.
• Assist with preparation of classroom materials and resources.
• Support pupils during break and lunchtime activities.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions and school events.
Requirements:
• A relevant qualification in education, childcare, or special educational needs (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning, NVQ Level 2/3).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of working with young children, preferably in an educational setting.
• Have a sound knowledge of the Early Years and Key Stage 1 curriculum.
• Have a good understanding of child development.
• Experience of working with pupils with SEN.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Have patience, empathy and a positive attitude.
• Have experience of leading and supporting a range of interventions.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the varying needs of students.
Desired skills:
• Have a GCSE in Maths and English (A-C Grades).
• Have experience supporting pupils with Speech and Language needs.
• Have good behaviour management skills.
• Be an ambitious person who is keen to develop their own expertise and who has the desire to achieve.
• Have good IT skills.
• Have a good sense of humour.
We can offer:
• Dedicated and caring staff who help support each other.
• Happy, confident, well behaved children who enjoy being at school.
• An excellent leadership team to support and guide you.
• Continuous CPD opportunities and training.
• A committed governing body and supportive parents.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
Please apply online only.
Closing date for applications: 3rd June 2024 at 12 noon
Interview Date: 6th June 2024.
Shortlisted applicants invited for interview will be contacted by email.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants regardless of age, gender and ethnicity.
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
To apply, please visit https://ats-haveringschools.jobsgopublic.com and submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Online' link below.