SEN Teaching Assistant

About the Role

We are a large, well-organised Secondary school in Redbridge and looking for an excellent, experienced or newly experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join our busy team. There will be an option to train as an ELSA. The duties will include:

• work inside/outside the classroom with individuals or groups
• adapt support according to needs
• look after children's physical, social and emotional welfare
• create a stimulating environment
• give information and help to teachers
• keep records and attend review meetings
• work with professionals such as speech and language therapists and educational psychologist
• provide a safe and healthy environment and follow safeguarding procedures

About Our School

Trinity Catholic High School is a large Catholic comprehensive school situated in the London Borough of Redbridge and within the Diocese of Brentwood. Highly regarded in the area, we have a reputation for excellence in all aspects of our service to the children in our school and the wider community. Many of our staff are long-serving; 10 years plus, which highlights their happiness and commitment to the school. Many ex-students choose our school to support their own children because of their own positive experiences here. The highest standards relating to Teaching and Learning are a feature of daily life at Trinity and these significantly and positively impact student progress and attainment which are demonstrated by our excellent exam results. Trinity’s most recent Catholic Schools Inspection report (January 2020) states that “Trinity Catholic High School is an outstanding school and a beacon of high-quality Catholic education. It has an excellent reputation in the local community and beyond and it is rightly seen as a flagship school for the Diocese of Brentwood”. The report also emphasises that “Catholic life at Trinity Catholic High School is outstanding and is of the highest quality” and “Every aspect of Collective Worship at the school is outstanding". 

We are seeking a SEN TA who has:

• Been trained as an ELSA, and is experienced at implementing ELSA support.
• Experienced working with students who have special educational needs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Proactive in supporting adaptations within the learning environment.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and IT skills.
• Exceptional communication, engagement skills and literate

We can offer the successful candidate:

•  An opportunity to work with an experienced Headteacher and forward-thinking and supportive Senior Leadership Team·        A pleasant environment conducive to high quality teaching and learning with friendly and motivated staff across the school
• A caring and affirming culture and ethos with a staff social committee who regularly organise events to enhance this
• Opportunities for professional development and progression including support for NPQs
• Well-resourced and well-managed departments with a collaborative attitude to classroom management and commitment to raising standards and securing achievement for all students
• Well behaved students that are keen to achieve and are respectful of their teachers.
• Support for staff wellbeing through access to SAS wellbeing services, including
•  24 hour GP helpline
•  Health screening service
•  Medical support services
•  Physiotherapy
•  Counselling
• Fair allowances for staff requiring leave of absence beyond that relating to illness
• Non-contact time which is above the national minimum requirement of 10% of timetable

Trinity Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note, due to high volumes of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.