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Rise Park Academy Trust

Rise Park Infant School

Annan Way, Romford, Essex RM1 4UD

Telephone: 01708 749135

Executive Head teacher: Mrs C. Fox

 

SEN Teaching Assistant (Working 1:1 with a child with medical and developmental needs)

Hours: 27.5 hours per week for 39 weeks per year (8:30am - 3:15pm)

Grade: APTC 2/3 Points 3 - 6 (depending upon experience)

Pro rata Salary: £13,522 - £14,266 per annum

Contract: Temporary

Required: As soon as possible

 

We are looking to appoint a temporary SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team. (There is a possibility the post could be extended)

The position requires a patient, positive and caring individual who can provide curriculum and medical support for a Year 2 child. You will support this pupil to gain confidence and independence under the direction of the class teacher. Any previous experience of working with children with significant learning/medical difficulties would be highly beneficial.

Qualifications -L2 or higher

The school offers a friendly and welcoming environment, and is very supportive.

 To be part of our team you will ideally need:

• To be cheerful, positive and enthusiastic about working with children
• Be reliable and calm as the role involves support for a child with medical issues
• Have a general awareness of SEN issues and how to effectively support SEN pupils
• Be an effective communicator with pupils and staff
• Possess good literacy and numeracy skills
• Be able to build and maintain effective relationships with parents
• Be committed to working a part of team under the guidance of the SENCo

Whilst you will be expected to work under the direction of the class teacher, you must 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 be expected to work in partnership and liaise with external agencies to support the child’s learning and development.

At Rise Park Academy Trust 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.

 

Please apply online.

Closing date for applications: Friday 20^th September

Interviews: Wednesday 25^th September

 

The position is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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’ (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 Council

To apply, please visit https://ats-haveringschools.jobsgopublic.com and submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Online' link below.