SEN Teaching Assistant

HES; Romford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Whybridge Junior School is seeking an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and vibrant school. You will join a strong and supportive team within an Academy committed to a safe and stimulating learning environment for pupils and staff.

The role includes some general in-class support and assisting SEND pupils with interventions and whole-class participation. The successful candidate will have good Maths and English skills, be flexible, and bring a positive, can-do attitude with

Qualifications

• Candidates should have good Maths and English skills.
• Be flexible with tasks and able to support teaching and learning in the classroom.
• Demonstrate passion for teaching and learning and strive for the best outcomes for children.
• Be creative, innovative and reflective in practical classroom work.
• Maintain a positive, can-do attitude with a sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Provide general in-class support for teaching and learning.
• Support SEND pupils with interventions and whole-class participation.
• Assist during lessons and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Skills

Maths skills

English skills

Job description

Website: www.whybridge-jun.havering.sch.uk

Head of School: Mrs S Warshow.

SEN Teaching Assistant

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, over 5 days. 8.45am to 3.45pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break, 38 weeks per year

Pro-rata salary: £23,007 p.a - £23,336 p.a (based on FTE £30,408 p.a - £30,843 p.a)

Contract: Temporary

To Start: As soon as possible (subject to recruitment checks)

Whybridge Junior School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and vibrant school. You will join a strong 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. Whybridge Junior School is part of Hornchurch Academy Trust which offers excellent opportunities for training, support, career development and sharing best practice amongst its six schools.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant to work starting at 8.45am and finishing at 3.45pm (full day) 5 days a week. The role will involve some general in-class support for teaching and learning, as well supporting SEND pupils with interventions and whole class participation. We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience only.

The successful candidate will:

• have good Maths and English skills
• have a diverse set of skills which will enable you to be flexible in supporting or leading teaching and learning in the classroom;
• be passionate about teaching and learning, and striving for the best outcomes for children
• be able to work creatively and strategically in the classroom
• be an innovative and reflective practitioner who is keen to learn
• be positive, with a 'can do' attitude
• have a good sense of humour

About the school - what you will get from us:

Please visit our school website to get a good idea of what happens at our school... because there is always lots going on!

We are a growing school (gradually expanding to 3 FE since Sept 2020, situated in the heart of South Hornchurch). Ofsted recently graded the school GOOD (April 2025) and we were listed #111 of the best schools nationally in the Sunday Times: Good Schools Guide 2021.

Our pupils are warm, polite, friendly and developing in a positive learning culture. We like to celebrate success and recognise achievements across the curriculum.

We strongly advise that you visit us to get a better flavour for life at Whybridge and to meet our wonderful children and friendly team! Please telephone the school office on 01708 552870 to make an appointment.

Interviews to be held: From 5th November 2026.

Safeguarding

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.