Teaching Assistant - Inclusions Team

Broadford Primary School; Romford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadford Primary School, part of The Learning Federation, is seeking a hardworking teaching assistant to support pupils with special educational needs. The role is 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, 08:30-15:30. The post is permanent and based at Broadford Primary School.

Salary is Grade 1/2 spinal point 3-5, pro rata £22,367–£23,007 per annum (FTE £29,562–£30,408 p.a.). DBS disclosure and safeguarding duties are required to protect children in our care.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Ability to adapt support methods to different levels of need.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the learning and life skills of pupils with SEND.
• Adapt supporting methods to varying levels of need as required.
• Support pupils with special educational needs, disabilities or challenging behaviour.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and the safeguarding procedures.

Skills

SEND experience

Pupil support

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Working Pattern:32.5 hours per week - 08:30 - 15:30 (30 minute unpaid lunch). Working 38 weeks per year (not including inset days) Paid for 43.7 weeks per year (inclusive of 5.7 weeks paid annual leave)

Salary:Grade 1/2 spinal point 3-5. Pro Rata salary of £22,367 - £23,007 per annum (FTE £29,562 - £30,408 p.a.)

Contract: Permanent

At The Learning Federation we believe that a child’s socio-economic background should not be a barrier to success. We passionately believe that children who attend Broadford Primary school deserve the best education we can provide: we have fantastic pupils who are eager to learn and excited to turn up to school everyday.

We achieve this because we expect all staff to make the education of their pupils their first concern, and be accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. We expect staff to:

• act professionally
• be self-critical and forge positive professional relationships
• have a good knowledge and background in working with pupils on the SEND register
• work with parents in the best interests of our pupils.

We are looking to appoint a hardworking and dedicated person to join our team in supporting specific pupils with special educational needs, disabilities or challenging behaviour.

Your role will be to enhance the learning and life skills of the children in a way which is individualised to their specific needs. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and be able to adapt their supporting methods to suit varying levels of need as required.

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational TA to take on a crucial role within our expanding vibrant school. The successful candidate should be an outstanding professional brimming with enthusiasm to make a real difference to the life chances of our pupils.

The Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; 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.