Teaching Assistant

Trinity Catholic High School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in London is seeking an experienced or newly experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. The role involves supporting students with special educational needs, adapting assistance based on individual requirements, and fostering a supportive learning environment. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships. The position offers an opportunity for professional growth and training as an ELSA. Applicants must submit an application form via email.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Staff wellbeing services

Cycle to Work schemes

Social events and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Experience working with students who have special educational needs.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Work inside/outside the classroom with individuals or groups.
• Adapt support according to needs.
• Assist with children's physical, social and emotional welfare.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build relationships with stakeholders

Proactive in supporting adaptations

Excellent organisational and IT skills

Job description

The Role

We are a large, well-organised Secondary school in Redbridge and looking for an excellent, experienced or newly experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join our busy team. There will be an option to train as an ELSA.

The duties will include:

• work inside/outside the classroom with individuals or groups
• adapt support according to needs
• look after children's physical, social and emotional welfare
• create a stimulating environment
• give information and help to teachers
• keep records and attend review meetings
• work with professionals such as speech and language therapists and educational psychologist
• provide a safe and healthy environment and follow safeguarding procedures

About Our School

Trinity Catholic High School is large Catholic comprehensive school situated in the London Borough of Redbridge and within the Diocese of Brentwood. We have a reputation for excellence in all aspects of our service to the children in our school and the wider community. Our school’s inspection reports can be viewed on this link: https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/inspections/. The highest standards relating to Teaching and Learning are a feature of daily life at Trinity and these significantly and positively impact student progress and attainment. Trinity’s Section 48 report (January 2020) states that “Trinity Catholic High School is an outstanding school and a beacon of high-quality Catholic education. It has an excellent reputation in the local community and beyond and it is rightly seen as a flagship school for the Diocese of Brentwood”. The report also emphasises that “Catholic life at Trinity Catholic High School is outstanding and is of the highest quality” and “Every aspect of Collective Worship at the school is outstanding”.

We are seeking a SEN TA who has:

• Who would like to be trained as an ELSA
• Experienced working with students who have special educational needs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Proactive in supporting adaptations within the learning environment.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and IT skills.
• Exceptional communication, engagement skills and literate

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An opportunity to work with an experienced Headteacher and forward-thinking and supportive Senior Leadership Team
• A pleasant environment conducive to high quality teaching and learning with friendly and motivated staff across the school
• A caring and affirming culture and ethos with a staff social committee who regularly organise events to enhance this
• Opportunities for professional development and progression including support for NPQs
• Well‑resourced and well‑managed departments with a collaborative attitude to classroom management and commitment to raising standards and securing achievement for all students
• Well behaved students that are keen to achieve and are respectful of their teachers.
• Support for staff wellbeing through access to SAS wellbeing services, including
• 24 hour GP helpline
• Health screening service & Medical support services
• Physiotherapy & Counselling
• Fair allowances for staff requiring leave of absence beyond that relating to illness
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Long Service days – support staff
• Staff Social events
• Wellbeing Activities i.e yoga classes, staff team football
• Loyalty Award Scheme

Your Application

The school can only accept applications made on our school application form or by using the on-line TES Apply Now function. The completed form, along with a cover letter, should be submitted via email to [e-mail]. Download our application form from our website: https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/employment/

Early applications are welcome

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. Candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening. This will be to obtaining a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS). Further details of this can be found on our website: https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/safeguarding/. All applicants will be subject to social media checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024.

Applicants must provide 2–3 referees, including one with access to their employment records. Consent must be obtained from referees. Please refer to the Notes for Applicants guidelines for full details.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a volume of suitable applicants. Please note that only candidates selected for shortlisting will be contacted, due to the high volume of applications.