SEN Teaching Assistant

Jack Tizard School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff wellbeing day

Westfield London staff discounts

Job summary

Jack Tizard School is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 with Severe Learning Difficulties and related needs. The successful candidate will bring a positive attitude, strong communication, and the ability to foster relationships across the school community.

Applicants should be able to multitask, stay calm, be flexible, and adapt to a varied and sometimes unpredictable environment, while upholding safeguarding responsibilities and contributing to an inclusive, supportive learning

Qualifications

• Positive and enthusiastic approach with a passion for supporting learners with SEND
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal
• Develop and maintain positive relationships across the school community
• Be able to multi-task
• Have excellent IT skills
• Be flexible and solution focused
• Be calm and patient
• Embrace working in a varied and sometimes unpredictable environment

Skills

Positive attitude

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Multitasking

IT proficiency

Flexible mindset

Calm and patient

Job description

We are a special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with a range of Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). Jack Tizard is a happy, friendly school where pupils are encouraged and supported to learn and achieve. Each child and young person within our school is treated as a unique individual and, our multi-disciplinary approach to learning, provides the opportunities for them to reach their full potential.

• The successful candidate will:
• Have a positive and enthusiastic approach with a passion for supporting learners with SEND
• Be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal
• Develop and maintain positive relationships across the school community
• Be able to multi-task
• Have excellent IT skills
• Be flexible and solution focused
• Be calm and patient
• Embrace working in a varied and sometimes unpredictable environment

We can offer you:

• The chance to work as part of a supportive and dedicated staff team, where all individuals are valued
• Annual wellbeing day
• Staff discount at Westfield London
• Inclusive and supportive community
• A chance to work in a diverse, inclusive and vibrant community with excellent transport links
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Performance Management and career progression support

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; staff share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for successful appointees in accordance with current legislation. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on our website https://www.jacktizard.lbhf.sch.uk/about-us/school-documents

School visits are an essential part of the application process, so please contact us to arrange a suitable date prior to submitting your application by emailing [e-mail] & [e-mail] or call 02087353590 for an informal discussion.