SEN Teaching Assistant (2 posts)

27.5 hours per week

Event-Linked contract

Shaftesbury Park Primary School is an award-winning, Rights Respecting State School in Battersea. We are looking for a SEN teaching assistant who will be responsible, under the instruction or guidance of the class teacher, for supporting a pupil with SEN, enabling them to access learning. They will play a key role in supporting the class teacher by supporting vulnerable pupils and be committed to putting the child’s wellbeing first. 

You will:

• Enjoy working with children and be able to develop positive relationships with them.

• Be able to develop an understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the child being supported

• Have relevant training in supporting children with special educational needs in the classroom setting

• Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour

• Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

• Have good communication skills

• Be flexible with regard to other classroom work

• Have experience working with children with Down’s Syndrome, ASD

• Have experience in implementing specific programs e.g. SALT, OT

• Knowledge of Makaton desirable

We offer

• A supportive team of staff.

• A thorough induction process.

• Access to excellent professional development. 

• Opportunities for further paid employment within our highly-successful Extended Day provisions for the right candidate.

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/

Completed application should be returned to the school either by email info@shaftesburypark.wandsworth.sch.uk or post. 

Candidates are advised to submit applications early to avoid disappointment as we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date.

Closing date: 15 April 2024 (at noon)

Interviews: 18 April 2024 onwards

Safeguarding Notice

Shaftesbury Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, online searches, references, and where applicable, prohibition from teaching/ management checks. 

As this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, shortlisted candidates will also be required to disclose relevant criminal history. 

Please note: It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

For further information on Safeguarding at Shaftesbury Park, please refer to our website https://shaftesburypark.wandsworth.sch.uk/safeguarding.

Equal Opportunities

Shaftesbury Park Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all.

CVs are not accepted.

Shaftesbury Park Primary School

Headteacher: Mrs Bunmi Richards 

Ashbury Road, London

SW11 5UW

Tel: 020 7228 3652  Fax: 020 7223 0584

Email: info@shaftesburypark.wandsworth.sch.uk