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HORNCHURCH ACADEMY TRUST
Upminster Infant & Junior Schools
We Learn and Grow Together
St. Mary’s Lane, Upminster, Essex RM14 3BS
Tel: 01708 227320
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.uis.havering.sch.uk
Executive Head of School: Ms A. Edgcombe
SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Upminster Infant School
Hours: 32.5 hours per week x 39 weeks per year, term time only. (8.30am - 11.30am/12.00pm - 3.30pm)
Grade: Scale 2, Point 3-4
Salary: £22,950 - £23,279 per annum pro-rata (based on a full time salary of £29,562 - £29,985 p.a.)
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027 in the first instance
Start Date: As soon as possible
We are looking to appoint a SEND Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic and patient. The role is predominantly working as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant within the school setting 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 when managing children with emotional regulation difficulties which can present as challenging behaviour.
Whilst you will be expected to work under the direction of the class teacher you will also have the ability to use your own initiative to organise tasks and activities; creating simple resources to support the pupil’s work as appropriate. You will work closely with the class teacher and school team as well as the school’s Local SEN lead 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 Upminster Infant & Junior Schools 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 satisfactory references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Please apply online. No CV’s will be accepted.