Teaching Assistant 1-2-1

Havering Education Services; Rainham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Havering Education Services is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a fixed-term position at Scargill Infant School. The role involves working 1:1 with children in the EYFS or KS1 settings, supporting those with special educational needs. Candidates should be enthusiastic, patient, and effective communicators, committed to fostering a supportive learning environment. The position requires collaboration with teachers and SEN support staff, ensuring the welfare of children is prioritized.

Qualifications

• Experience with young children with special educational needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support children with physical, sensory, and social communication needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher and external contacts.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Enthusiasm

Job description

Hours:30hours per week – term time only (39 weeks to include INSET days) – 8.45am – 3.15pm with 30 minutes’ lunch break

Contract: Fixed Term to 31st August 2026

Required from September 2025

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic and patient. The role is predominantly working as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant within the EYFS settingor KS1, but some group work may be required. The role involves supporting children with physical, sensory and social communication needs. Experience of working with young children with a variety of special educational needs and knowledge would be beneficial.

Whilst you will be expected to work under the direction of the class teacher you will also have the ability to share ideas, organise tasks and activities; creating simple resources to support the pupil’s work as appropriate. You will work closely with the class teacher, School’s local SEN support and the Trust SENCO as well as working in partnership with external contacts to support for learning and development.

We are looking for a person who is calm, kind, patient and who:

• is cheerful, positive and enthusiastic about working with children
• is experienced in communicating with young pupils and those with learning difficulties
• is an effective communicator with pupils and staff
• is able to build and maintain effective relationships
• is committed to working as part of a team

At Scargill Infant School we pride ourselves on our kind, supportive and caring environment and we provide excellent opportunities for our staff to specialise in areas of SEN learning support. The position is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Closing date for applications: Friday 13 th June 2025 at 5pm

Interviews: TBC

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.

How to apply

To apply, please visit https://ats-haveringschools.jobsgopublic.com and submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Online' link below.