SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term Contract

Grade: Scale 2, point 11

Salary: £18,357 (full time) part-time - £11,914

Hours: 27 hours 30 minutes - term time only (39 weeks to include INSET days) - 8.45am - 3.30pm with a daily 10 minute break and lunch break

Required from March 2018

We are looking to appoint a special educational needs teachingg assistant to work 1:1 with a child in our ASD Resource. The role involves supporting the pupil's complex learning and development needs, which are directly related to Autistic Spectrum/Social Communication Disorder.

You will work closely with the class teacher and the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator as required. Whilst you will be expected to work under the direction of the class teacher you will also have the ability to use your own initiative to organise tasks and activities; creating simple resources to support the pupil's work as appropriate. You will be expected to provide feedback to the class teacher on the pupil's progress and attend team meetings as necessary.

We are looking for a person who:

• is cheerful, positive and enthusiastic about working with children
• is experienced in supporting pupils with learning difficulties
• is an effective communicator with pupils and staff
• is able to build and maintain effective relationships
• is committed to working as part of a team

The position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Closing date for applications: Monday 19th February 2018

Interviews: Monday 26th February 2018

Please apply online at www.haveringschools.jobs. Should you experience any technical difficulty please contact Havering Education HR on 01708 431636.

Please assume that if you have not had any acknowledgement of your application that you have not been successful.