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Scargill Junior School is looking to appoint a committed and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and vibrant school.  

You will join a strong, positive and supportive team of staff within an Academy that is committed to providing a positive, safe and stimulating learning environment for our pupils and staff.  Scargill Junior School is part of Hornchurch Academy Trust and offers excellent opportunities for training, support, career development and sharing best practice amongst its five schools.  

We are looking to appoint a Temporary Teaching Assistant who has experience working with children with a range of special educational needs. The role is predominantly working as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant but some group work may be required.  
The role involves supporting children with complex physical, sensory or learning and development needs. Experience delivering speech therapy plans an advantage.  Any experience using visual timetables, PECs, workstations, positive handling training 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 the School’s SENCO as well as working in partnership with external contacts to support 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 supporting pupils 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.
At Scargill Junior School we pride ourselves on our kind, supportive and caring environment and we provide excellent opportunities for our staff to specialise in areas of SEN learning support.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and if you would like to come and meet us please call the office on 01708 555677 to make an appointment.

Equal Opportunities 
We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. 
 
Hornchurch Academy Trust is 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 schools, superseding any other considerations. 
 
Hornchurch Academy Trust complies with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ (September 2018) 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 Trust.
 
If you believe you are the right candidate, please get in touch with us – we would love to hear from you!

About the school:

Please visit our website www.scargill-jun.havering.sch.uk to get a good idea of what happens at our school………because there is always lots going on!

Ofsted recently visited (June 2025) and described the school as having an adventurous and fun atmosphere that pervades the school. Kindness and respect are evident throughout the school day. Our pupils are polite and friendly. We often describe ourselves as a large school with a small family feel.