Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road Hornchurch RM12 4AJ Tel: 01708 691441 Website: www.hornchurchhigh.com Headteacher: Ms S Madhvani Hornchurch High School is part of the Partnership Learning Trust Teaching Assistant Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, inclusive. 8:30am to 4:00pm inclusive of one 30 minute break. 39 weeks per year, term time + inset days/twilights Grade: APTC 4 Points 7 - 10 Salary: Full-time Salary £27,855 per annum, Actual pro rata salary £23,932 per annum Contract: Permanent Start Date: As soon as possible Are you passionate about supporting students, with special educational needs (SEND) to fulfil their potential? Do you have the ability to be adaptable and a team player mentality? We have an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working with students with SEND needs and have an understanding of potential barriers to learning. They will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be patient and willing to be flexible. Key Responsibilities Provide in-class support across all subjects Provide literacy, numeracy and social skills interventions Collaborate with subject teachers to scaffold instructions and resources Support students to prepare for assessments and carry out the role of a reader or scribe if necessary Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all, in all aspects of school life The above duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder will be required to carry out such other appropriate duties as may be required by the Headteacher, within the grading level of the post and the competence of the post holder. What we offer An opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of young students Friendly, supportive colleagues Exciting links with other school partners Excellent training The chance to join a growing school with opportunities for personal development We are an aged 11-16 mixed comprehensive with good pupils, supportive parents and an excellent staff. If you think you could be the right person for us, please complete the application form which is available on Tes https://www.tes.com We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Closing Date: Midday, Friday 18th October 2024 This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced Criminal Disclosure. We welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.