Havering Schools Jobs
Teaching Assistant
- Employer: St Peter's Catholic Primary School
- Reference: SCH/19/92014
St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School
Dorset Avenue
Romford RM1 4JA
Tel: 01708 745506
Full Time Teaching Assistant Required
To support a named SEN Child with complex needs
Hours: 32.5 hours per week/38 weeks per year
Grade: APTC Scale 3 (Pts 14-17). Actual Annual Salary of £14,929 - £15,276
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
The governors wish to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to support the educational and personal care needs of two children with an Education and Health Care Plan on a shared basis. The role may also include lunchtime supervision of the children in the playground.
The successful applicants will:
Have a thorough understanding of Special Educational Needs
Have experience of working with high needs SEND pupils
Be able to engage and enthuse SEND pupils to access learning
Be able to develop positive relationships with pupils and able to use a variety of strategies to meet individual needs
Support the pupil in developing effective communication skills and may have experience of using PECS, Makaton and other communication support
Use strategies to encourage the pupil’s independence.
Help the pupil in developing social awareness and forming friendships.
Be positive in outlook and flexible and adaptable to the needs of the child and in the classroom setting; be patient, calm and resilient
Take directions from the class teacher but also be willing to use their own initiative.
Undertake training as necessary.
Work effectively as part of a team.
Specific training in relation to supporting this pupil will be given.
St. Peter’s is currently extending to 2FE and enjoying the benefits of a beautiful new build and extended facilities. We maintain a friendly community, well-behaved, responsive pupils and very supportive parents and governors. Our staff are hard working and committed to ensuring that our school aims are upheld and that every child’s well-being and safety is a priority.
Visits to the school are essential. Only those applicants who visit the school will be considered for shortlisting.
Please apply online.
Closing Date: 22nd March 2019 at 12:00pm
Previous applicants need not apply.
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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