Location
Romford, RM7 0HG

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

About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join our team at Concordia Academy. This vital role involves supporting children with a variety of needs including Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in Speech and Language, ADHD, SEMH and Autism. SEND Teaching Assistants are valued members of the teaching team, working directly with teachers and encouraged to use their own initiative to enhance the quality of teaching and learning.

The successful applicant will support children with special educational needs, helping to inspire confidence and promote their emotional, social and intellectual development in a friendly, busy environment.

Experience
- At least one year’s experience working with SEND children in the primary age range
- Experience working with children in a busy, friendly environment
- Understanding of children with SEN needs

About you
- Calm, patient and good listening skills
- Ability to build effective relationships with students, parents and staff
- Reliable, trustworthy, discreet and able to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to relate in a firm and friendly way with a wide range of personalities
- Ability to use initiative and willingness to undertake direction and guidance
- Good understanding of behaviour management strategies
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Motivated to work with children with special educational needs and to inspire confidence in them

Qualifications
- Level 2 qualification in play work/childcare
- Paediatric first aid qualification (desirable)
- Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures
- A sympathetic understanding of the emotional, social and intellectual needs of children with special educational needs