SEN Teaching Assistant
Galleywall Primary City Of London Academy
Southwark
- £28,881 - £30,120 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Pro Rata 190 Days annual salary is £24,497 up to £25,548 per annum plus Local Government Pension Scheme
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 3 January 2025
Job overview
Standard teaching hours 8.30am to 4pm - Monday to Friday, 190 days a year
Grade/Range: Support scale JE2 starting Point 2 Pro rata £24,497
Closing date: 3rd January 2025 at 10am
Start date: As soon as possible
The Job
We seek a SEN Teaching Assistant
We are looking for an enthusiastic and well organised colleague. This role will involve contact with children most of the time and so the ability to relate to young people is essential. It will also be necessary to work flexibly and efficiently in a dynamic and lively environment, as part of a high-performing team. You will report to the Phase Lead but may be required to work within any team in the school as needed, providing additional support or cover.
About Us
Galleywall Primary School is a diverse and vibrant school where we strive for every individual to achieve their best. We are proud to foster a school community which brings together many different people from many different cultures, religions and ethnicities. We celebrate our differences and support children to be compassionate towards each other. We have five core values; we aim for our pupils to be enlightened, aspirational, entrepreneurial, individual and compassionate.
Galleywall is a part of the prestigious City of London Academy Trust (COLAT), sponsored by the City of London Corporation. The Trust is driven by the ambition to be the best. We believe that exceptional staff create exceptional schools; they transform lives and shape the future of every student. COLAT currently oversees seven secondary academies, three primary academies and one sixth form centre, all located in and around central London, combining the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos.
Galleywall is based in the heart of an evolving community in Bermondsey and values its diversity in both pupils and staff. We welcome candidates to join our team from all backgrounds.
Galleywall opened in September 2016 and was graded Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. We reached our full complement of children from Reception to Year 6 in September 2022. Our SATS results in 2023 were all above national average and are on track to increase significantly in subsequent years. This will be achieved by our broad and innovative curriculum and a highly professional and committed staff team.
We are proud of our programme of training and development for all staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving trust.
The school has recently appointed a new Headteacher and has committed to further building its already outstanding holistic offer, second to none in the private or state sectors, as well as a programme to challenge the most able.
About You
We need enthusiastic, talented individuals who have a passion to make a difference to the lives of our pupils and who have the tenacity to achieve excellence even in challenging circumstances.
Our staff are vital to ensuring that our pupils achieve their full potential and become confident, resilient and compassionate individuals who can make a positive contribution to society. If you match our ambition and want to join our dedicated team of professionals, we would love to hear from you.
Process
For further details, or an informal discussion, please contact vacancies@galleywall.co.uk .
Applications must be submitted on the standard form on the TES portal. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. In your STATEMENT, you must tell us why you want to work at Galleywall, and what you can contribute (“copy and paste” statements are likely to be disregarded). You must also demonstrate how you meet the person specification. This statement should be no more than 1,000 words.
We welcome early applications and reserve the right to close the shortlist if sufficient candidates of the right calibre apply. If you have not heard from the school within five working days of the closing deadline, you should assume you have not been shortlisted.
The recruitment process will be held shortly after the close and will usually involve an online screening discussion, a formal interview, written task, working with a class or group (for child-facing roles), a tour of the school and the chance to meet staff.
Closing date for applications is: 3rd January 2025
We strongly encourage early applications and reserve the right to close the shortlist if enough suitable candidates apply early
Starting date: As soon as possible
City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.
The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent
spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.
Attached documents
About Galleywall Primary City Of London Academy
- Galleywall Primary City Of London Academy
- Galleywall Road, Rotherhithe
- London
- SE16 3PB
- United Kingdom
Galleywall Primary was established in 2016, with its building dating back to 1876 and serving the community with distinction over the years. Galleywall has been graded Outstanding by Ofsted in both its inspections since opening (2019 and 2025), and our aim is to provide the best possible educational experience for our pupils. We have high expectations for achievement and conduct of the whole of the school community and were described in an inspection as a ‘joyful place to study’. We are fully staffed with well-qualified, experienced and energetic practitioners, and have the strong support of parents and the community. We support and challenge all our pupils, whatever their starting points, in a school known to be warm, nurturing and orderly. Our curriculum is rich and creative and is delivered with flair and imagination, and opportunities for high-quality cultural enrichment are abundant and varied. We aim for our pupils to show the five Galleywall values, being Enlightened, Aspirational, Individual, Entrepreneurial and Compassionate.
In our academy, we expect children to work hard and demonstrate dedication and commitment to their education. There are clear boundaries and rules that children must follow at all times. We teach and expect pupils to exhibit exemplary character and conduct, showing respect, kindness, and politeness towards one another and adults. In return, we provide them with an excellent education, fostering both academic success and personal development. We aim to help them cultivate the skills and values needed to thrive in later life.
We are part of the City of London Academies Trust, where we believe strongly in the transformational nature of education operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage. We understand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our children, so we are unashamedly academic and unapologetically results driven. Each of our schools adopt a ‘warm/strict’ approach, combining high expectations with care and support. Our level of care means we never compromise on standards or expectations, ensuring that no child’s background becomes a reason for lowering the bar. Our schools maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms that instil strong habits. As a result, our schools provide an environment where our teachers can teach, and children can learn without disruption. We take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environment and we work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture.
We combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We look for ambitious and culturally aligned staff who are enthusiastic, hardworking, conscientious and energetic individuals. Our people want to work with children to ensure that, regardless of their background and circumstances, they will achieve to the best of their ability. In return, we offer a calm, orderly and respectful environment. We also offer a range of staff benefits and development opportunities which support your professional and career development. You will be able to learn from some of the best and most able practitioners in the country. There is a far-reaching commitment to ensuring that all our staff are given the access to excellent development and induction programmes.
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