Skip to main content
Tes home
SearchBack to search
Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Beckmead College

Croydon

Salary:
Outer London NJC Grade 3 - SCP 5 – 7
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
29 June 2023

Job overview

JOB OVERVIEW

An exciting opportunity has arisen for strong candidates to support teaching and learning at The Beckmead Trust in Croydon. This role is varied, and we are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual able to cope in a high-pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities.


JOB REQUIREMENTS:

∙         Working with a wide range of class teachers to deliver excellent teaching and learning.

∙         Supporting the teaching of children on a 1:1 or group basis.

∙         Accompanying groups on trips.

∙         Supporting assessment and evidencing learning

∙         Working with the teacher to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources

∙         Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners

∙         Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability


 WHAT DO WE OFFER:

∙         Good opportunities for personal and career development.

∙         Pension Scheme.

∙         Employee benefits such as retail discounts.

∙         Free access to employee assistance programme.


THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

∙         GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.

∙         a proven ability to work on their own initiative.

∙         a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.

∙         the ability to use relevant technology/equipment


We are seeking to recruit a number of Special Needs Teaching Assistants to join our outstanding staff teams on the different Primary, Secondary and Post 16 sites across Croydon.

The successful candidate will already be an excellent teaching assistant with a commitment to fulfilling the needs of pupils experiencing behavioural, emotional or learning difficulties, and/or social communication difficulties including ASD, SEMH and other learning needs. The ability to motivate pupils towards high achievement is essential.  Excellent teamwork, classroom and communication skills are vital.  Applications are welcomed from new and existing teaching assistants who have an energy and passion for working with children with complex needs.

Applications should be submitted on the Beckmead Trust Non-Teaching application form.  Completed application form, Personal statement, Disclosure form and Equal opportunities should be sent to recruitment1@beckmeadtrust.org  by the closing date. 

We do not accept CV’s.

 

Attached documents

About Beckmead College

Head's Welcome

Welcome to our website. I hope you find it both informative and interactive as well as an accurate reflection of the values and ethos of Beckmead College.

Beckmead College is a successful, vibrant SEN school, for students with Social Emotional and Mental Health. A place where the children’s needs come first.

We have a highly motivated, caring, committed and loving staff team. Whose primary aim is to promote equality, nurture and progress, alongside supporting the needs of every child.

I would like all students to enjoy their time at Beckmead College and the learning process to be fun, stimulating and a challenging journey into adulthood. We set high expectations and want to give our students every opportunity to become confident and independent learners.

Beckmead College has an excellent Curriculum Offer: Maths, English, Science, Art, ICT, Citizenship, Employability, PSHE and Sports/fitness. We also have a vocational department consisting of Carpentry, bricklaying, painting and decorating, multi skills and hospitality and catering. The students have the opportunity to work towards GCSEs, Functional Skills and Entry level qualifications.

All staff work closely with parents/carers to ensure this happens and recognise the importance of good communication between home, school and multi - agencies.

Beckmead College consists of two sites. The Tennison road campus and Alverston gardens campus, within our college sites we are fortunate to have

our own Multi use and game area, boxing ring, weights area/gym, modern vocational department and over 10 classrooms/nurture rooms equipped with interactive whiteboards.

We are fortunate to have close links with Beckmead School, Chaffinch Brook and Tharreo House to emphasise our belief in the importance of continuity of educational development.  Staff from both schools, meet to discuss and plan carefully for the transitionary process and there is a lot of sharing of ideas and planning in both the short, medium and the long term.

I feel privileged to be the Head teacher of Beckmead College, where my aim is to help the students reach their full potential, develop their social awareness and become positive citizens within society.

I actively welcome all parents/carers and professionals to the school.  We have lots of plans for the year ahead and we will keep you up to date with events and news as they happen.

I hope you find the information on our website useful, and that it will help us to form the beginning of a successful partnership in your child's education.

Michael Nelson – Langaigne


HEADTEACHER

Tennison Road Site

Address:
Tennison Road
South Norwood
SE25 5RR
Phone Number:
020 8289 4701
Headteacher:
Michael Nelson-Langaigne
Chair of Governors:
Lauren Crawford


Alverston Gardens Site

Address:
Alverston Gardens
South Norwood
SE25 6LR
Phone Number:
020 8768 5501
Senior Assistant Headteacher:
Qudus Popoola
Chair of Governors:
Lauren Crawford

Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.

Applications closed