Teaching Assistant

This is a successful school with supportive governors and very special pupils. Permanent Contracts - 30 hours per week, 8.45am to 4.30pm Monday, 8.45am to 3.30pm Tuesday to Friday

Grade 2: APTC 3 Point 5

This is a successful school with supportive governors and very special pupils. We are seeking to appoint Teaching Assistants to support pupils (sometimes 1:1) in mixed-age specialist classes. 

A Teaching Assistant at Corbets Tey School will have:

·        Experience and knowledge of working with children with a wide range of abilities

·        A general understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum

·        Flexibility to be able to work in a range of classes with pupils of varying ages and need

·        Secure knowledge and skills relating to strategies in working with pupils with Complex Learning Needs

·        An interest, motivation and passion for working with special needs children and developing skills to facilitate this

·        Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities

·        Calm, controlled and effective communication and relate well to all children and adults within the school

·        The ability to reflect on own behaviour to ensure teams are strong and working together to meet the needs of all pupils

·        Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within this

·        A high level of professionalism and the ability to distinguish personal and professional boundaries in school related relationships both in and outside of the school

·        Level 2 (GCSE) Qualifications in English and Maths (or the ability to show a high level of competence in literacy and numeracy school related tasks)

·        An aptitude for understanding and/or working knowledge of specialist IT software and other IT resources such as iPads to support students’ learning and communication

·        Be willing to develop a full working knowledge, understanding and adherence to relevant school polices, practice and procedures

Benefits offered:

·        Access to HES Rewards scheme

·        Access to Havering Pension scheme

·        Access to Employee Assistance Program

·        Cycle to Work scheme

·        High quality professional training and career development opportunities

·        Supportive and friendly work environment.

A first aid qualification would be desirable but not essential.