SEN TA (Permanent role within Welcoming Primary)

Create Education; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Create Education is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant for a mainstream primary school in Barnehurst. Located in Barnehurst, Bexley, the role is term-time, 33 hours per week, with 39 weeks per year.

The post offers a pro-rated salary based on a FTE of £29,433.67 to £25,316.77 actual annual pay, starting ASAP. The ideal candidate will be passionate about SEN, able to build strong relationships with pupils and staff, and committed to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children and their learning.
• Caring, patient and compassionate approach.
• Confident in building positive relationships with pupils.
• Able to establish clear and consistent boundaries.
• Understanding of SEND and additional learning needs.
• Proactive and adaptable in approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with pupils, teachers and the school team to provide targeted support with learning, engagement and personal development.
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning through targeted interventions and consistent support.
• Support inclusive learning environment and promote positive behaviour and relationships.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Communication

Team player

Safeguarding

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Mainstream Primary School in Barnehurst

Location: Barnehurst, Bexley

Hours: 33 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Working Hours: Monday 8:30am-5:15pm, Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm

Contract: Full-time, term-time

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: TA, BEX 5.1: FTE salary is £29,433.67, which is pro-rated to an actual annual salary of £25,316.77.

Create Education is delighted to be working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Barnehurst to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant.

This is an exciting opportunity for a caring, motivated individual who is passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and helping every pupil reach their full potential.

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils, teachers and the wider school team to provide targeted support with learning, engagement and personal development.

The successful candidate will be someone who understands the importance of building positive relationships with pupils, while maintaining clear boundaries and promoting a calm, supportive and inclusive learning environment.

You will play an important role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning through targeted interventions, encouragement and consistent support.

The school has high expectations for all pupils and is committed to:

• Providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment
• Promoting positive behaviour and strong relationships
• Delivering high-quality teaching and learning
• Supporting pupils with additional and special educational needs
• Helping every child develop confidence, independence and resilience
• Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff and families

If you are ambitious for children, enjoy making a genuine difference and are keen to develop your skills and experience within SEN, this could be the perfect role for you.

About You

The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant who is:

• Passionate about supporting children and their learning
• Caring, patient and compassionate
• Confident in building positive relationships with pupils
• Able to establish clear and consistent boundaries
• Understanding of SEND and additional learning needs
• Proactive and adaptable in their approach
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare
• Keen to develop professionally and learn new skills

Previous experience working with children with SEN is highly desirable, although candidates with strong transferable experience and the right attitude will also be considered.

About the School

This is a welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Barnehurst, committed to providing an excellent education for every child.

The school believes that every pupil should be given the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their individual needs or circumstances. Staff work collaboratively to remove barriers to learning and ensure that children feel safe, valued and confident in school.

The school benefits from excellent transport links and is part of a wider collaborative education community, providing staff with opportunities to share good practice and develop their professional skills.

If you believe that every child has the potential to achieve, genuinely enjoy working with children and want to make a positive difference to pupils' lives, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

The school and Create Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and recruitment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check where applicable.

The school is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and expects all staff to treat colleagues, pupils and families with dignity and respect.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.