SEND Teaching Assistant

London Borough of Havering; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Flexible & family-friendly working

Exclusive discounts

Well-being support

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Job summary

Concordia Academy is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with a range of SEND needs within a busy primary setting. The role focuses on assisting teachers, supporting EHCP targets, and promoting positive learning outcomes for pupils.

The successful candidate will have a Level 2 qualification in play work/childcare and at least one year of SEND experience, with strong safeguarding awareness and a calm, patient approach. Term-time hours with INSET days are provided.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working with SEND children in the primary age range.
• Experience in busy school environments.
• Understanding of SEN needs and safeguarding procedures.
• Commitment to supporting EHCP targets where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering learning activities.
• Assist with behaviour management and maintaining a safe classroom.
• Provide support for children with various SEND needs to access learning.
• Promote inclusive practice and encourage pupil confidence.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Listening skills

Team collaboration

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Level 2 qualification in play work/childcare

Job description

Hours: Part-Time. 33.75 hours per week/ 39 weeks per year - term time only plus 5 INSET days

Salary: £29,561.00 - £30,407.00 Annually (FTE). NJC Outer London SCP 3-5

Contract: Permanent

Start Date:As soon as possible - pending satisfactory completion of safer recruitment checks

About this Role

We are looking for a highly skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team at Concordia Academy. The SEN Teaching Assistant role is vital to the school and involves supporting children with a variety of needs including Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP’s). We are particularly interested in speaking to individuals who have a background in Speech and Language, ADHD, SEMH and Autism.

SEN Teaching Assistants are an important valued member of the teaching team. As well as working directly with the children’s teacher, the LSA is encouraged to use his/her own initiative and skills to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for the children.

In particular, successful applicants should have:

• At least one years experience of working with SEND children in the primary age range
• Experience of working with children in a friendly, busy environment
• An understanding of children with SEN needs
• Level 2 qualification in play work/childcare
• Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures
• Have a sympathetic understanding of the emotional, social and intellectual needs of children with special educational needs
• Motivated to work with children with special educational needs and to inspire confidence in them

You should:

• Be calm, patient and have good listening skills
• Have the ability to build effective relationships with students, parents and other staff
• Be reliable, trustworthy, discreet and able to maintain confidentiality
• The ability to relate in a firm and friendly way with a wide range of personalities
• The ability to use initiative
• Be willing to undertake direction and guidance
• Have a good understanding of behaviour management strategies
• Be able to work as part of a team

For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:

Excellence & Development

We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.

Supportive & Collaborative

Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.

Well-being Focus

We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.

Diversity & Inclusion

We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.

Innovation & Impact

Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.

Making a difference

Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.

Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:

• Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
• Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
• Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.
• Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!

Interviews:

TBC with shortlisted candidates, however we will review applications as and when they are received.

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please click here for our Safer Recruitment Policy.

All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.

The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications .

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.