SEN LSA
Elm Park Primary School
Part of The Aspire Learning Federation
South End Road
Elm Park
Hornchurch
Essex
RM12 5UA
Tel: 01708 451463
E-mail: office@elmparkschool.co.uk
Head of School: Mrs Lesley Fuller
Executive Headteacher: Ms. Victoria Morris
Teaching Assistant
Grade: 3, Spinal Points 5-9
Actual Salary: £18,015 - £19,226 p.a. (FTE £24,804 - £26,472 p.a.)
Hours: Full time post - 30.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.
Contract: Permanent
Post Start Date: As soon as possible
Reports To: Head of School
The Aspire Learning Federation was established in March 2022 between Elm Park Primary School and The RJ Mitchell Primary School. Both schools have a highly inclusive philosophy. We set high expectations for all our pupils and provide high quality pastoral care and support for our most vulnerable pupils. Anyone applying for this post will be employed by the Aspire Learning Federation and may therefore be required to work across both schools. In the first instance, this post is to work at Elm Park Primary School.
Our motto is ‘aspiring to be the best we can be!’ which we try to live by every day. We want to ‘grow’ good people, who are inspired to make a difference to their lives and the lives of others. Our behaviour management philosophy is based on the ‘restorative’ approach. We provide our children with a creative and innovative curriculum that embeds basic solid skills.We take a personalised approach to the curriculum which promotes self-challenge and independence in learning, as well as inclusion for all, whilst developing key life skills so that our children can become confident, independent and understanding individuals, who are well prepared for life as global citizens. We want the very best for our children and are prepared to work hard to achieve this vision.
We’re currently looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work with a range of children with additional needs; ranging from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to Autism. The ideal applicant will have experience of working with children who have additional needs, have bags of creativity for stimulating and engaging children and have a real passion for education and making a difference to the lives of children through their work.
The role:
- Supporting SEN children on a 1:1 or small group basis to work within the mainstream classroom environment.
- Would liaise closely with other professionals.
- The successful applicant with receive relevant training
We can offer you the opportunity to develop outstanding practice as a SEN LSA, a supportive staff team, as well as a forward thinking educational environment in which to work.
How to apply
If you’re as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below.
Please apply online.
Closing date for applications: Monday 17th April 2023 at 9:00am
Interviews: w/c 24th April 2023.
If you’re not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don’t be disheartened – you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for.
All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and online checks will be completed as part of the shortlisting process.
Please see a copy of the job profile for further details regarding the role and responsibilities of the job.
Informal visits to The Aspire Learning Federation at Elm Park Primary are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning the Office Manager, Mrs Cath Bragger on 01708 451463.
The Aspire Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Everybody who works for the schools within The Aspire Learning Federation is expected to promote and share this commitment. Online checks will be completed as part of the shortlisting process.