SEND Teaching Assistant

HES; Romford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mawney Foundation School in Havering is seeking a proactive SEND support assistant to work under the SENDCO and class teacher, assisting pupils with social and academic participation.

Experience with ASD, preverbal children, PECS, Makaton and attention autism is advantageous; role includes lunchtime duties and supervising pupils to ensure a safe, engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• Support pupils with SEND under the SENDCO and class teacher.
• Knowledge or experience in ASD, preverbal children, PECS, Makaton and attention autism is advantageous.
• Lunchtime duty; supporting and supervising groups of pupils at lunchtimes.

Responsibilities

• Foster the participation of nominated pupils in social and academic processes.
• Help pupils become independent learners and support standards of achievement.
• Safeguarding measures including enhanced DBS disclosure and related checks.

Job description

Salary: £30,408 - £30,843 full time equivalent. Actual salary will be pro rata.

Contract: Permanent

The Mawney Foundation School is a vibrant, diverse and inclusive school. Our wonderful pupils and wider school community make it an exciting place to learn and work.

Required to start as soon as possible, we are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, confident individual with excellent interpersonal skills to support pupils with SEND under the overall direction of the SENDCO and Class teacher, and in partnership with an existing staff team.

This important role involves fostering the participation of nominated pupils in the social and academic processes of the school; seek to enable the pupil to become a more independent learner; and help to raise standards of achievement. A background knowledge, experience and/or qualifications in ASD, preverbal children, as well as experience in the use of PECS, Makaton and attention autism would be advantageous.

The post also includes lunchtime duty, supporting and supervising groups of pupils at lunchtimes, ensuring a safe and fun provision.

Interviews: 13 th October 2026

This post is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure.

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.