Teaching Assistant with Named Child - Year 6 - FTC until 31/8/23

Vacancy: Teaching Assistant with Named Child Yr 6 – FTC until 31/8/23

Hours: 25 hours per week Mon-Fri, 39 weeks per year

Grade:   TSPT 3 points 9-11

Salary:     FTE Salary:  £20,754 - £21,344 pa

Actual Salary:  £12,346-£12,697

Start date: 1st September 2022

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work alongside and enable pupils, who needs a high level of support to access the curriculum.

You must be willing to undergo relevant training and are expected to participate in whole staff training.  

The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher to provide a high standard of support to meet the needs of the pupil in line with their Education, Health and Care Plan. 

Ideally they will be able to show the following skills and attributes;

• A variety of communication skills and flexibility to respond to the needs of the child and work within staff teams 

• Use initiative and creativity to plan, deliver and monitor work

• Empathy and understanding of children's individual learning abilities

• Patience and a good sense of humour

• Ideally have had experience of supporting children on the autistic spectrum, with speech language and communication difficulties, with challenging behaviour and of removing barriers to learning across the curriculum 

In turn we can offer you the opportunity to work with an inclusive and committed staff team. The school prides itself on providing an excellent, broad and balanced curriculum and ensuring high standards in the core subject areas of Reading, Writing and Maths. In our drive for excellence, our aim is that all pupils should develop as effective learners, have excellent social and emotional skills and fulfil their potential.

The Spring Partnership strives to offer the very best education within our power to every child we can reach.  Our member schools are part of a family that shares its knowledge, expertise and resources to change children’s lives. You will be committed and passionate about raising standards and life chances for all children in an inclusive environment.

Our Schools/Trust and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and checks regarding proof of ID, medical clearance and the right to work in the UK.

We are proud of our diversity and inclusive culture in our work place. We welcome all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership.

If you would like to find out more please visit our school website http://www.elmsteadwoodprimary.co.uk  We would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you, please telephone the school office on 020 8857 1504 to arrange a telephone appointment. 

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.

Closing date: 8th July 2022

Interview date: 14th July 2022

The Spring Partnership Trust, partner schools:

Elmstead Wood Primary School, Mottingham, London, SE9 4AT

Hayes Primary School, George Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 7LG

Leesons Primary School, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2GA

Midfield Primary School, Grovelands Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3EG

St Mary Cray Primary Academy, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4AR