Teaching Assistant - SEMH
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
We are looking for someone to join our Inclusion Team as a Teaching Assistant - SEMH at our large Infant and Nursery school. Hamstel Infant School and Nursery prides itself on being a child focused, caring, inclusive community; one in which all stakeholders views are valued.We are proud to be held in high esteem by our families and the local community and wish to share this valued position with the right candidate.
The main scope of the job will be:
- Working closely with and under the direction of our school SENDCo, SEND teacher and the school’s Inclusion Support Lead
- Support in classrooms to meet children’s SEND or SEMH needs and supporting teachers and other staff with appropriate strategies.
- Supporting pupils to be included in the classroom and limiting time out of class.
The role requires the holder to be passionate and have experience with inclusion and hands-on practice of supporting children with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
What the school offers its staff
Information about the School
At Hamstel Infant School and Nursery there is always a warm welcome awaiting you in an environment that is both happy and safe. Our special motto is ‘We Care…’ and this is fundamental to everyone and everything we do. Our school is an inclusive, caring and vibrant educational learning space that has grown to four forms of entry with a Nursery of 48 full-time equivalent places.
We have a fabulous team of committed and enthusiastic staff, all of whom are supported by the excellent resources we have on a spacious site, with well-resourced facilities and the expertise to provide the children with unique opportunities for learning.We have a large team of highly dedicated professionals who are committed to guiding the children’s learning and development to enable them to reach their full potential. Our team uses a whole school nurture approach to guide children with their personal and social skills in order to prepare them for life-long learning.
We are a very inclusive school and pride ourselves in treating every child and family as individuals. We encourage all our children to achieve their best and grow into thoughtful, kind and considerate members of the school community and society as a whole.We take great pride in sharing our school’s many achievements and special awards to advance our skills and support others too
Further details about the role
Closing Date: Midday Thursday 26th September 2024Interviews: Tuesday 1st or Wednesday 2nd October 2024
For further details or an application pack, please contact Mrs Rebecca Sanderson, Director of HR, Portico Academy Trust, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2JB
Telephone: 01702 987890 x310
Email:recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk
Please include a cover letter with your application form, commenting on how you feel you meet the person specification criteria and providing an insight into your relevant experience.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.