SEN Learning Support Assistant

Hurst Drive Primary School; Waltham Cross; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hurst Drive Primary School is seeking a friendly, hardworking teaching assistant to support Reception classes. The role is full-time, 8:30am to 3:45pm, Monday to Friday, with emphasis on safeguarding and positive pupil development.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff, contribute to daily routines, and engage in professional development to benefit our local community.

Qualifications

• Experience as a teaching assistant or equivalent in a primary setting.
• Ability to support Reception class learners with classroom activities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in Reception classes with learning activities.
• Assist with daily routines, behaviour management and pupil wellbeing.
• Contribute to safeguarding and report concerns as required.
• Engage in ongoing professional development opportunities.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Hardworking

Can-do attitude

Caring with children

Teamwork

Professional development

Job description

We are looking to appoint a friendly, hardworking teaching assistant for our Reception Classes. The post is full-time, 8:30am to 3:45pm, Monday to Friday.

We are looking for someone who:-

• approaches all work with high expectations and a can-do attitude;
• maintains a consistent, caring approach to working with children;
• works well alone and as part of a team; and,
• dedicates themselves to continuing professional development.

We can offer you:-

• a supportive, teaching-focused senior leadership team;
• experienced, supportive and welcoming colleagues;
• children who are a pleasure to teach;
• great opportunities for personal and professional development; and,
• an opportunity to make a real difference to our local community.

Safeguarding

The Greenfield and Hurst Drive Federation together with the local authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment

The school is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

The Greenfield and Hurst Drive Federation actively promotes the core British Values defined by the Department for Education as: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

The Greenfield and Hurst Drive Federation is a safer recruitment school. The successful candidate will be subject to rigorous safeguarding check and will be expected to undertake safeguarding training as part of the induction process.

Employment checks required:

Enhanced DBS check

Evidence of entitlement to work in the UK

Evidence of essential qualifications

Two satisfactory references

Confirmation of medical fitness for employment

Registration with appropriate bodies (where applicable)