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Heron Academy

To be successful in this role, you will be an effective and reflective classroom teacher able to demonstrate and share good practice in the field of ASD in a secondary/post 16 setting.

Class Teacher

Status: PermanentHours: 35 per weekWeeks: 39 weeks per year, Term time onlyLondon South East Academies TrustLondon South East Academies Trust currently comprises eight schools, providing high quality education for 5-19-year olds across the boroughs of Bromley and Bexley.&nbsp;Our schools, all rated Good by Ofsted, include a mainstream primary alongside special and alternative provision.Formerly known as Bromley Educational Trust, our expanding multi academy trust was renamed in 2016, reflecting our aim to develop excellent education across the wider region.Skills and ExperienceWe are looking for individuals who are:Excellent, experienced Teaching Assistants.&nbsp;Able to support the learning of students with a range of severe, complex and profoun learning difficulties, with and without autism. Enthusiastic and motivated towards SEN and are creative in their approach.Effective at working within a team of dedicated and highly-skilled staff and can work flexibly with a range of professionals to provide the best possible outcomes for our students. Strong, innovative and committed team players, who enjoy a challenge, can think positively and have a good sense of humour.BenefitsThe benefits package includes generous annual leave of 24 days (excluding bank holidays). There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to employee assistance programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/ bike loan scheme, lease car scheme and annual season ticket loan. &nbsp;&nbsp;A strong commitment to your continuing professional development and also a supportive and friendly learning community.&nbsp;As the Trust supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.&nbsp;Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity.&nbsp;Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to beunsatisfactory to the Trust.&nbsp;Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process.&nbsp;If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The Trust's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Heron Academy is located in Lambeth and supports around 80 11-18-year-olds with a range of special needs, including ASD and severe and profound multiple learning difficulties.
Formerly known as The Michael Tippett School, Heron Academy is on a journey of rapid improvement, ensuring that every child and young person is supported to achieve their full potential.
A new Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team have been put in place, together with the introduction of a new uniform and a range of improvements made to the building and learning environment.
Each pupil has a personalised curriculum to meet their unique needs and to help them meet their individual targets. Our specialist staff are committed to supporting this and work in partnership with parents and carers to achieve the very best outcomes for every child and young person.
With specialist facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, sensory room and a life skills area, pupils can access a wide curriculum and enrichment programme to meet their physical, academic and emotional needs. This is an evolving and creative offer, supporting personal development and focused on meeting individual EHCP outcomes.
Heron Academy has a calm and nurturing environment. We are extremely proud of the care and support we offer to our children, as we prepare them for the next steps in their lives.

Scale 4, Spine Point 7 - 10, £27,060 to £28,419 per annum for full time equivalent

Teaching Assistant for Heron Academy in Lambeth.

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