Experienced SEND TA/HLTA

Start Date: 2nd September 2024 - or as close to this as possible

Contract: Event linked Fixed Term until the end of August 2025. Possibility of extension to a permanent contract pending staffing review

32.5 hours a week/Term time only

Salary: Spine point 6 - 13 depending on experience

(£28,977 to £32,205 FTE)

Come and join our GOOD school

(Ofsted inspection – July 2023)

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in a forward-looking

school to develop your own skills and improve outcomes for all children.

Applicants are expected to be sympathetic to the Christian ethos of the school but not necessarily practising Christians.

St Paul’s Church of England Primary School is a one form entry primary school with its own nursery class. Our recent Ofsted inspection judged St Paul’s to be GOOD.

We are looking to appoint a capable and proactive teaching assistant to support children’s learning in the classroom. The role will involve 1:1 support for children with a range of additional needs, and also small groups of pupils. The post-holder may also assist with lunchtime supervision every day.

The successful applicant will:

·        Have excellent English and Mathematics skills

·        Have excellent communication and spoken language skills

·        Have a good level of general education

·        Have experience or knowledge of SEND including ASD

·        Be willing to support children’s intimate care

·        Be motivated and have a good level of energy

·        Be confident in running interventions

·        Show resilience and enthusiasm

·        Be willing to train and develop new skills

·        Be a team player

We can offer you:

·        A dedicated and motivated team of colleagues and governors, committed and passionate about driving the school forward and improving outcomes for all pupils

·        A happy and harmonious school community built on strong Christian foundations

·        A great opportunity to make a difference to our children

·        A culture of successful mentoring, peer support and professional development

·        An easily-accessible school, close to Kennington tube and Elephant and Castle.

Applicants are expected to be sympathetic to the Christian ethos of the school.

Please complete the application form which is attached below and return it to office@stpauls.southwark.sch.uk

For more details please contact the Office Manager, on 02077034896 or email office@stpauls.southwark.sch.uk.

Closing date: 12 noon 15th August 2024

Interviews: 21st August 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive suitable applications. If you are interested in working with us, please apply without delay.

St Paul’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.