SEND Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Twickenham; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Heathfield Schools’ Partnership (HSP) is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide high-quality support and interventions for pupils. The role may involve covering and leading class teaching as required, depending on experience, and will be essential to our SEND-focused provision at Heathfield.

We expect a caring, inclusive attitude, strong literacy and numeracy, and the ability to work well both independently and within a team.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (grade 4 or above) or equivalent.
• Experience of working as a Teaching Assistant.
• Able to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisation skills.
• Caring and inclusive attitude towards pupils, parents and staff.
• A high standard of literacy and numeracy.
• ICT skills to manage the requirements of the post with confidence.
• Have good practical skills and an attention to detail.
• Are willing to take part in training and personal development.
• Be highly motivated to support children with EHCPs.

Responsabilités

• Deliver high quality support and interventions.
• Cover and lead class teaching as and when appropriate, depending on experience.

Connaissances

GCSE English & Maths

Teaching Assistant experience

Independent & team work

Communication & organisation

Caring & inclusive attitude

Literacy & numeracy

ICT skills

Practical skills & attention to detail

Willingness to training & development

Motivation to support EHCPs

Description du poste

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• GCSE English and Maths (grade 4 or above) or equivalent
• Experience of working as a Teaching Assistant
• Able to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and organisation skills
• Caring and inclusive attitude towards pupils, parents and staff
• A high standard of literacy and numeracy
• ICT skills to manage the requirements of the post with confidence
• Have good practical skills and an attention to detail
• Are willing to take part in training and personal development
• Be highly motivated to support children with EHCPs

The successful candidate will be required to deliver high quality support and interventions and, depending on experience, cover and lead class teaching as and when appropriate.

What the school offers its staff

Heathfield is a federated Infant and Junior school where every child feels important, succeeds and aspires to something greater. We are proud of the support we offer to children with SEND. We have a dedicated team of experienced Teaching Assistants led by our Team Leader. We have high expectations of our children with SEND and work in partnership with families to ensure they achieve their very best.

The school subscribes to the wellbeing support provided by the Local Authority.

Further details about the role

Heathfield Schools’ Partnership (HSP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers work together to create an environment in which everyone feels safe. Safeguarding requires a continuing commitment from all staff and governors to ensure the safety and welfare of children is embedded in all of our processes and procedures. This position is subject to, but not exhaustive of: identity checks, employment history, relevant qualifications, a satisfactory fully enhanced DBS check and references being received.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.