Teaching Assistant (FT)
Keir Hardie Primary School
Newham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Unqualified £12,965inc, per annum. Qualified £13,752inc, per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 1 September 2014
Job overview
Ref SCH01386
2 x Full Time Teaching Assistants
Times - 8.30am - 3.30pm Monday - Friday - 32.5 hrs a week Term
We are looking to appoint 2 full time teaching assistants to work on a 1:1 basis with pupils with SEN. One of the children has profound learning difficulties and the other 2 are children with Autism. 1:1 teaching assistants support the children to access learning at their own level, following a personalised plan. The role is challenging but very rewarding.
We are looking for people who are:
- Child focused, and put the needs of the children first
- Calm under pressure
- Good at communicating
- A team player
- Committed to learning more about pupils with special needs and how best to support them
- Committed to inclusion
What we offer:
- Fantastic children
- A very knowledgeable and supportive team
- Relevant training
The posts are for one year, with the possibility of extension thereafter.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a basic English and Mathematics test and attend an interview.
We warmly welcome informal visits to the school.
Please contact 0207 476 1284 to arrange a visit.
For more information about the role please contact the school office.
Application form and further details please apply on line at www.newham.gov.uk
Closing date: 1st September 2014
Short listing date: 5th September 2014
Interview date: 16th September 2014
The schools in Newham are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
NPW, managing recruitment on behalf of Newham Schools
Keir Hardie Primary School
13 Robertson Road,
London
E16 1FZ
Telephone: 0207 476 1284
Email: info@keirhardie.newham.sch.uk
About Keir Hardie Primary School
- Keir Hardie Primary School
- 13 Robertson Road, Canning Town, London
- E16 1FZ
- United Kingdom
Keir Hardie Primary School is a co-educational community school for children aged 3-11, located in a regeneration area of Canning Town, Newnham, London. The school serves a diverse community in an area of high deprivation. Over 90% of the children on roll are from ethnic minority groups. The pupil roll, including nursery, is 450.
Keir Hardie Primary School aims to promote community cohesion through teaching, learning and the curriculum. The school places great emphasis on the importance of a creative curriculum to empower pupils to become independent, open minded, resilient individuals. Its curriculum is enriched through frequent educational visits, visitors and the expertise of a range of arts specialists.
Headteacher
Violet Otieno
Values and vision
Keir Hardie Primary School aims to inspire its pupils to achieve excellence through what it calls MAGIC habits. The acronym “magic” spells out the requirements of children to be: Motivated in their learning, display a positive Attitude at all times, show Gumption when faced with obstacles, demonstrate Independent thinking and always Communicate effectively.
The school insists on outstanding teaching and learning to ensure that all children make excellent progress in all areas of the curriculum. Its key aims are to develop and provide a caring, stimulating, secure and safe environment; encourage a community spirit; and actively promote mutual respect.
High value is placed on parent partnership and the school works closely with families to support their children’s’ learning.
Ofsted
“The headteacher provides outstanding leadership. She rigorously monitors the quality of teaching and provides effective support and training for teachers.”
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