KS1 & KS2 SEN Teaching Assistant - ASD Resource (working 1:1)

Hours: 27 hours 30 minutes – term time only (39 weeks to include INSET days) – 8.45am – 3.30pm with a daily 10 minute break and lunch break

Required from 1 September 2015 to 31 August 2016

We are looking to appoint special educational needs teaching assistants to work 1:1 with a KS1 and KS2 children in our ASD Resource.The role involves supporting the pupil’s complex learning and development needs, which are directly related to Autistic Spectrum/Social Communication Disorder.

You will work closely with the Teacher in Charge/ Manager and the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator as required. Whilst you will be expected to work under the direction of the class teacher you will also have the ability to use your own initiative to organise tasks and activities; creating simple resources to support the pupil’s work as appropriate. You will be expected to provide feedback to the Teacher in Charge/Manager on the pupil’s progress and attend team meetings as necessary.

We are looking for a person who:

• is cheerful, positive and enthusiastic about working with children
• is experienced in supporting pupils with learning difficulties
• is an effective communicator with pupils and staff
• is able to build and maintain effective relationships
• is committed to working as part of a team
• possesses good Literacy and Numeracy skills

The position is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Please apply online. Should you experience any technical difficulties, please contact Education HR on: 01708 434255

Closing date for applications: Before 4pm on Thursday 2nd July, 2015

Interviews: will be held over two days - Wednesday 8th July or Monday 13th July, 2015

Please assume that if you have not had any acknowledgement of your application that you have not been successful.

Equal Opportunities
We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all.

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The protection of our students from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our school, superseding any other considerations.

Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education Settings 2007’ guidance and all potential employees will undergo vigorous vetting checks to ensure their suitability.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake a satisfactory disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the Council