SEN TEACHING ASSISTANTS 30 hours per week (9am – 3:30pm), 39 weeks p.a. Actual Salary: £20,371 - £20,680 Hourly Rate: £15.21 - £15.44 Scale 3 / Point 5-6 We are currently looking to recruit a number of friendly, enthusiastic, motivated and reliable Teaching Assistants who are committed to supporting our students and school community. You will work alongside the class teacher and a team of professionals to support the learning and care of our very special young people. This is a truly a life enhancing role and one where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will: Have a positive and enthusiastic approach with a passion for supporting learners with SEND Be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal Develop and maintain positive relationships across the school community Be able to multi-task Have excellent IT skills Be flexible and solution focussed Be calm and patient Embrace working in a varied and sometimes unpredictable environment We can offer you: The chance to work as part of a supportive and dedicated staff team, where all individuals are valued High quality and bespoke continued professional development (CPD) Annual wellbeing day Staff discount at Westfield London Inclusive and supportive community A chance to work in a diverse, inclusive and vibrant community with excellent transport links Access to the Local Government Pensions Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Performance Management and career progression support We are a special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with a range of Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). Jack Tizard is a happy, friendly school where pupils are encouraged and supported to learn and achieve. Each child and young person within our school is treated as a unique individual and, our multi-disciplinary approach to learning, provides the opportunities for them to reach their full potential. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; staff share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for successful appointees in accordance with current legislation. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on our website https://www.jacktizard.lbhf.sch.uk/about-us/school-documents We welcome a school visit as part of the application process and this can be arranged by contacting us on 0208 735 3590 or email Jo Grenfell, School Business Manager [email protected] to arrange an informal telephone conversation prior to submitting your application. Closing date: 9am, Thursday 3 rd October 2024 Interviews: Monday 14 th October 2024 Start Date: ASAP