SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant

Contract type:    1 year fixed 

We are seeking a dynamic, committed and enthusiastic SEND teaching assistant to work 1:1 with a child who has autism requiring very substantial support and a child who has ADHD. You will also be required to take a small Phonics/RWI group. Experience of working with children with special educational needs and disabilities, particularly those with Autism is essential. We are looking for someone who is able to show resilience and initiative in a challenging but nurturing environment. You will join our highly motivated team and work closely with other staff members to ensure high quality learning for all our children. We are a happy and excellent community school with the high aspirations for all our pupils. Dedicated teaching and support staff enable every child to excel and explore their passions through broad, balanced and rich learning opportunities.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate and knowledgeable about children with SEND
• Has knowledge or is willing to be trained to teach RWI/Phonics
• Has a ‘can do’ attitude and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Is organised and able to take initiative and work well independently
• Puts creativity and excitement at the forefront of everything they do
• Understands the importance of nurturing children to support them in achieving their best
• Is friendly and approachable with a passion for teaching and learning
• Can use their skills to make a real difference for children in our school
• Is resilient and flexible
• Has essential experience of working with SEND children
• Has at least 5 GCSEs grades A-C including Maths and English or equivalent.

In return we can offer:

• A supportive and encouraging team aiming for excellence
• Children who are well behaved, respectful, happy and eager to learn
• PPA time for all TAs
• A well-being day for all staff
• Staff breakfasts and lunches through the year and team building events and opportunities 
• A commitment to high quality professional development and training
• A genuinely friendly and happy school community.

Coppermill is a happy and inclusive school serving a diverse community in the centre of Walthamstow, with high aspirations for all our pupils. We pride ourselves on providing a broad, creative and enquiry led curriculum within a safe, harmonious and purposeful environment. Everyone works hard to ensure that all pupils thrive as successful learners and our values are at the heart of everything we do.

Our child-centred philosophy aims to equip our pupils with skills for their future lives, by supporting their social and emotional well-being, developing their confidence and resilience, as well as building on their academic success and progress.

Our school community – pupils, staff, parents and governors – all work together to achieve the ethos, culture and long term vision for the school.

Application information
Please email completed application forms to admin@coppermill.waltham.sch.uk.  

Please note that only applications submitted on the borough’s application form will be considered.

We welcome visits from potential candidates. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit to the school.
Please also visit the school website coppermillprimary.school

Closing date:                                                      Monday 7 October 2024 – 12 noon

Interviews and Tasks:                                     Wednesday 9 October 2024

Post to Start                                                  Week commencing 28 October 2024

Due to the high number of applicants it is not possible to contact every candidate individually, therefore, If you have not heard from us by Wednesday 9 October 2024  then please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Coppermill Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to satisfactory reference checks with previous employers along with The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

Coppermill Primary School
Edward Road
Walthamstow
E17 6PB
Tel: 020 8520 6267