SEN Teaching Assistant
Scargill Junior School
Hornchurch Academy Trust
Mungo Park Road
Rainham
Essex
Tel: 01708 555677
Email: office@scargilljun.org.uk
Head of School: Mrs Helen Graham
Web: www.scargill-jun.havering.sch.uk
SEN Teaching Assistant
Hours: 31.25 hours per week, 8.30am to 3.30pm with a 45 minute lunch lunch break x 39 weeks per year
Grade: APTC Scale 3, Point 5-6
Actual Salary: £21,290 p.a. - £21,595 p.a. (FTE £28,521 p.a. - £28,929 p.a.)
Contract: Permanent
Required: January 2025
Scargill Junior School is looking to appoint a committed and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and vibrant school.
You will join a strong, positive and supportive team of staff within an Academy that is committed to providing a positive, safe and stimulating learning environment for our pupils and staff. Scargill Junior School is part of Hornchurch Academy Trust and offers excellent opportunities for training, support, career development and sharing best practice amongst its five schools.
We are seeking an experienced teaching assistant with experience in supporting children both within the classroom and in intervention groups. You will need a good standard of Literacy and Numeracy and previous SEND experience including 1 to 1 support is essential. Positivity and confidence in using your knowledge of current theory and practice in teaching and learning, and SEND would be advantageous.
Candidates must:
- Be ready to utilise the benefits of a curriculum that is innovative and flexible in terms of delivery and content
- Be able to share best practice and be flexible and compassionate
- Develop positive relationships with pupils and able to use a variety of strategies to meet individual needs
- Be enthusiastic, confident and able to use their initiative
- Be patient, empathetic and resilient
- Play a full part in the life of the school and be committed to working in partnership with staff and parents
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and if you would like to come and meet us please call the office on 01708 555677 to make an appointment.
About the school:
Please visit our website www.scargill-jun.havering.sch.uk to get a good idea of what happens at our school………because there is always lots going on!
Ofsted recently graded the school ‘GOOD’ (Dec 2019). Our pupils are polite and friendly. We often describe ourselves as a large school with a small family feel.
If you believe you are the right candidate, please get in touch with us – we would love to hear from you!
Please apply online.
Closing Date: Thursday 12th December 2024
Interviews: Week beginning 16th December 2024
Equal Opportunities
We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. Hornchurch Academy Trust is 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 schools, superseding any other considerations.
Hornchurch Academy Trust complies with the Department for Education Keeping Children Safe in Education (2022) 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 Trust.
NB: During the recruitment process an online search, including Social Media will be carried out.
How to Apply
To apply, please visit https://ats-haveringschools.jobsgopublic.com and submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Online' link below.