SEND Teaching Assistant and Midday Meals Supervisor

We would like to appoint an enthusiastic, professional and motivated SEND Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful TelferTeam. The ideal candidate will have experience of supporting children with Down’s Syndrome, experience of using Makaton and will have experience of working with children in the Early Years (EYFS) and Key Stage 1/2. The candidate will be able to build positive relationships with pupils, have the ability to work as part of a team and have the capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children. The position will be two days a week in Nursery and three days supporting in KS1/KS2 in the first instance.    

Telferscot is a Lambeth community school, located between Balham and Streatham, and is two-form entry plus a nursery, rated Outstanding at our last inspection in 2014. We are very proud of our school, which is warm and welcoming as soon as you enter. We have high expectations of our children, who come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and we achieve high standards in both learning and behaviour. We pride ourselves on being a creative school and provide lots of opportunities for children to develop and grow their interests and skills. 

We value the diversity in our community and are committed to having a workforce that reflects this. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in social inequalities and their potential impact on education; be able to think creatively and innovatively; be keen to learn new skills; be committed to anti-racist practice and contributing to meaningful change. Applicants from racial and ethnic minority groups, and those with lived experience of social disadvantage/injustice, are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Telferscot Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.