Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant (Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Specialism)

Skinners’ Academies Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant, with a specialism in Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, to work under the guidance of the SENDCo, to support the educational, social, and emotional development of students with SEMH needs, ensuring they can achieve their full potential at Skinners’ Academy.

Our Vision:

‘‘Be the best you can." This is what we ask of our pupils and our staff.

We are committed to providing the very best educational experience for our young people and invite applicants who share this commitment and want to be a part of our success story. We believe in the power a community can have and so intentionally have developed a strong Academy community of dedicated and friendly support staff to inspire our pupils.

The Academy is on a journey from Good to Great and this has been confirmed by Ofsted in May 2022;

“leaders and governors remain focused on doing the right things to improve the school further. They have developed an ambitious and clear long-term plan that outlines how they will reach their vision”.

The recruitment of an enthusiastic and committed SEND Teaching Assistant (SEMH Specialism) is crucial to the success of this journey.

About Us:   

• Reconfirmed as a ‘Good’ school by Ofsted in May 2022.
• We provide a world class education for boys and girls aged 11-19, in a modern state of the art building that opened in September 2010.             
• We provide a welcoming, caring and stimulating environment with excellent teaching facilities.             
• We have pupils who strive to maximise their achievement and are fully supported by parents who work with us in partnership.             
• We have excellent transport links; 5 min walk from the bus stop or 7 min walk from Manor House tube station which serves the Piccadilly Line.             
• We have a high-quality teaching staff fully committed to supporting pupil’s academic and personal development.             
• We offer excellent opportunities for your own professional development.             
• We believe qualifications open doors but are only part of the story. All children deserve a full rounded education.

How to Apply:

Please click on 'Quick Apply' to submit an application form and monitoring form.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 6th January 2025. Interviews will be held w/c Monday 13th January 2025.

Skinners’ Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal record check via the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be undertaken for the successful candidate, including a check of the DBS Children's Barred List. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with the DBS and at least two satisfactory references.

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.