Havering Schools Jobs
Teaching Assistant/Learning Mentor
- Employer: Elutec
- Reference: SCH/19/111167
Elutec
East London Academy of Design and Engineering
Yew Tree Avenue, Rainham Road South, Dagenham East, RM10 7FN
Tel: 0203 773 4672
www.elutec.co.uk
Teaching Assistant/Learning Mentor
Hours: Full time hours or part time considered/ 42 weeks per year (Term-time + 8 days during the examination results period).
Salary: Elutec range B £19,382 - £28,563 p.a. (full time equivalent) dependant on qualifications and experience. Salary will be 0.93 pro-rata.
Contract: Permanent
Start: November 2019
Responsible to: Principal
An opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant / Learning Mentor to join Elutec to support the work of our students.
Terms and Conditions of Employment (key points):
- Elutec term time only (200 + 8 days days per year).
You will need to demonstrate the following skills:-
- Self-motivation and a positive role model
- An understanding of barriers to learning and the ability to help overcome these
- An understanding of safeguarding children and families
- Build appropriate relationships with both children and families
- To be able to work as part of a team and independently
- A proven record of working with young people is desirable
- Ability to engage constructively with young people with different ethnic and social backgrounds
- Excellent communication skills
- A good sense of humour
- Enjoys supporting students with the development of their reading skills
In return we offer a friendly, professional school with appropriate CPD opportunities.
To apply, please return your completed application form by email to: Mrs G Howard, HR Manager, on g.howard@elutec.co.uk
CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 15th October 2019.
Interview Date: 17th October 2019.
Elutec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Elutec and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services and suitable references along with other essential checks.
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 return your completed application form by email to: Mrs G Howard, HR Manager, on g.howard@elutec.co.uk