Teaching Assistant

elatschools; Romford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to join their SEND department. This role is pivotal in inspiring and empowering learners, ensuring that every pupil is supported in their educational journey. The successful candidate will engage with students, adapting their approach to meet individual needs and fostering an inclusive environment. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive team, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children. If you have a desire to contribute positively to the community and build a career in education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

High quality professional development

Supportive colleagues

Flexible working opportunities

Staff assistance programme

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in education are essential.
• Experience with special educational needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the SEND department with effective communication.
• Provide structured activities for pupils in group settings.

Skills

Effective communication

Adaptability in interactions

Summarising pupil performance

Time management

Group activity structuring

Understanding group dynamics

Recognising behavioural factors

Understanding behaviour patterns

Community inclusion for SEND

Interest in education career

Education

GCSE or equivalent

A level or equivalent

Graduate qualifications

Job description

Salary: £19,191 - £19,739 per annum

Grade 1 / 2, Spinal Point 3-5

(FTE £27,729-£28,521 per annum)

(Inclusive of Outer London Weighting)

Required as soon as possible

29 Hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Our mission is to ‘inspire learners and change lives’ – and that includes our staff. We want to empower our teams so pupils are ready to be kind, confident and impactful world citizens. To help us, we wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support our SEND department.

The successful candidate will:

• Have effective communication
• Ability to adapt or modify interactions to meet pupil needs
• Ability to summarise and present information from observations of pupil performance
• Effective time management, planning and collaboration
• Ability to provide a structured activity within a group setting
• Group dynamics and how to apply them
• Ability to recognise the range and implications of factors that impact pupil behaviour
• An understanding of the behaviour patterns that might indicate problems such as substance abuse, bullying or child abuse
• Relevant GCSE, ‘A’ level or graduate qualifications or equivalent
• Active in wider community inclusion for children with special educational needs and an interest in developing a career in education.

In return, we offer:

• High quality professional development
• Supportive and friendly colleagues
• Flexible working opportunities
• Staff assistance programme including virtual GP appointments, counselling service, legal services
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Cycle to work scheme

Please complete applications by 12pm on Monday, 19th May 2025. Interviews are scheduled for Friday, 23rd May 2025. Please note that the Trust reserves the right to interview prior to the deadline date.

Empower Learning Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer that is committed to safer recruitment. All applicants must be prepared to undergo screening to confirm their suitability to work with children.

For further information about this role, please contact Ms Jo Scott on [e-mail]