Teaching Assistants/ Aspiring Teachers/ Inclusion Teaching Assistant/Aspiring SEN specialist

  Would you like to join an exciting and enthusiastic primary school that is accredited by the National Autistic Society?

 Would you like to work with a highly skilled team that provides outstanding education to its children and invests in their staff?

Would you like the opportunity to receive Makaton foundation training, Elklan speech and language training and a 7 part full SEN induction in your first year?

Would you like to provide care and support in teaching for some fantastic children across our ‘Outstanding’ school

Are you someone who provides the highest possible standards of support to enable children with complex needs to access participate and achieve fully in school and community life?

We are looking for someone with experience or an interest in:

• Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs
• Other Special Educational Needs including Downs Syndrome

 Redriff Primary School (City of London Academy) is an outstanding school that has been accredited by the National Autistic Society and is a leading centre of excellence for autism. We are looking for Teaching Assistants with a background, experience or an interest in working with children with complex needs in a resource base or in mainstream classrooms. You will support children’s learning needs, social inclusion and independence. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic self-motivated and respond well to the needs of the children.

 You will work closely in a collaborative team led by the Assistant head for Inclusion and Resource Base Manager and receive a full induction and detailed training programme including Makaton foundation and Elklan speech and language awards. We are an enthusiastic and friendly team and part of an outstanding school. These posts are suitable for those pursuing a career in working with children and families, aspiring teachers or future school direct candidates. The role is also suitable for people with aspirations of working within the field of Educational Psychology or in other specialist settings

Starting salary will be on City of London Academies Trust payscale grade JE2, scale points 2-5. FTE salary is £27,306-£28,545. Actual annual salary is £21,319-£22,286.

Please see our latest Ofsted report from November 2023 here , where it is highlighted that “Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Everyone looks out for each other and behaviour throughout the school is calm and positive.” And “Staff are highly skilled at identifying and meeting pupils’ needs, including those with SEND. Throughout the school, staff use a range of approaches consistently to support pupils’ learning. For example, staff use different communication systems which enable all pupils to share their answers, points of view and emotions.”

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a C grade in GCSE Maths and English and good IT skills. Although not required, it is beneficial to have experience of working with children with special educational needs.

A qualification in working with children, especially those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities is desirable but not essential. He/she will be eager to apply evidence-based practice approaches and support the school’s achievement of various national accreditation programmes. 

If you are interested in an informal discussion about the post, please email Rosa Eldred via office@redriff.southwark.sch.uk  For more information about the school and to download an application pack, please see our website www.redriff.southwark.sch.co.uk. Visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

 City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.

 Redriff Primary School is based in the heart of an evolving community in South East London and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

 City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

 City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.

Closing date for applications: 10th July 2024, 12 noon

Interviews will take place during week commencing 15th July 2024