SEND Teaching Assistant

Would you like to work at a school that has a prestigious past, a wonderful present and a bright future? Would you like to work in a well-established school, proudly rated Good by Ofsted in January 2024. If so, we would like to hear from you.

Our aim is to prepare our boys for the world, both academically and socially. We expect hard work, good manners and in turn provide learning opportunities where all can fulfil their potential. Our motto, “Tant Que Je Puis” (As Much As I Can) is at the heart of our School community and we actively encourage both staff and students to strive for this aspiration. If you share our vision, we would strongly encourage you to apply.

This is a new and exciting opportunity for a dynamic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant, to provide support for SEND and EAL students across the school from KS3 to KS5. Working with an established and successful team to further strengthen the support we provide to all students.

Enfield Grammar School is an 11-18 boys’ comprehensive school located in the heart of Enfield Town. For more information about the School, please visit www.enfieldgrammar.org

We Offer:

• An inclusive school community with a strong focus on student progress across all year groups and ability ranges.
• A cohesive staff who work collaboratively to support each other and our students to reach their full potential.
• Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Access to opportunities for self-development and regular Continuing Professional Development sessions.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• A health care plan, including reimbursement for optical, dental, physiotherapy and a range of other areas, 24/7 GP access and free counselling.
• On site gym facility

You Will:

• Be passionate and proactive about supporting students of all abilities.
• Be a committed individual who to contributes regularly to the School community.
• Be adaptable, resilient and have a desire to make a lasting difference to the lives of our students.
• Have the highest standards at all times to ensure maximum progress and outcomes for our students.
• Be a positive person able to work effectively as part of a team.

How to Apply:

To apply please complete and submit an application form and submit to applications@enfieldgrammar.org (application forms are available on our website under ‘About Us/Work for Us’) or complete an online application via the TES at https://www.tes.com/jobs/

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Ms Ladas, SENDCo, on 020 8363 1095.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks.

Closing Date: Monday 18 November 2024 (noon)

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 25 November 2024

Ofsted January 2024:

“Pupils, sixth form students and staff are proud of their school.”

“Leaders use funding for pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities effectively. The leaders of SEN track the progress of these pupils carefully. Pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities make good progress.”

"Teachers have applied the training the school has developed to ensure that they improve the quality of pupils’ learning. Pupils said they really enjoy those subjects.” 

“Leaders train teachers well to improve the quality of their teaching. This training is having a marked positive impact on pupils’ learning and their progress.”

Please note that we will be shortlisting for this role as applications are received, so the closing date is subject to change.