SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Introduction

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated Teaching Assistant to support children with EHCPs across our Federation. The successful candidate will be required to deliver high quality support and interventions and, depending on their experience, to cover and lead class teaching as and when appropriate.

Heathfield is a federated Infant and Junior school where every child feels important, succeeds and aspires to something greater. We are proud of the support we offer to children with SEND. We have a dedicated team of experienced Teaching Assistants led by our Team Leader. We have high expectations of our children with SEND and work in partnership with families to ensure they achieve their very best.

The successful candidates will have the following attributes:

• GCSE English and Maths (grade 4 or above) or equivalent
• Experience of working as a Teaching Assistant
• Able to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and organisation skills
• Caring and inclusive attitude towards pupils, parents and staff
• A high standard of literacy and numeracy
• ICT skills to manage the requirements of the post with confidence
• Have good practical skills and an attention to detail
• Are willing to take part in training and personal development

Heathfield Schools' Partnership (HSP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers work together to create an environment in which everyone feels safe. Safeguarding requires a continuing commitment from all staff and governors to ensure the safety and welfare of children is embedded in all of our processes and procedures. This position is subject to, but not exhaustive of: identity checks, employment history, relevant qualifications, a satisfactory fully enhanced DBS check including checking the Children's Barred list and references being received. The School may choose to do online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks ahead of an interview.