At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special educational needs in a nurturing learning environment.
- Company: Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred, committed to collaboration and best practices.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, wellbeing cash plan, and generous pension contributions.
- Other info: Join a diverse team dedicated to inclusivity and safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career in education.
- Qualifications: Degree level qualifications and experience working with young people in education.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
We are looking to appoint a SEN Teaching Assistant at Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred to support individuals and groups of children to enable access to learning, contributing to the development and maintenance of a purposeful, nurturing learning environment.
Main Areas of Responsibility
- Supervising and supporting identified children in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
- Assisting in the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies, working with the teacher to ensure the provision supports each identified child's learning needs.
- Assisting in evaluating identified children's progress through agreed assessment activities.
- Providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on children's achievement, progress and needs.
- Leading small group sessions and interventions as appropriate.
Qualifications & Experience
- Qualifications to degree level or equivalent.
- Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of students.
- Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levels.
- Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload.
Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top‑quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
SEN Teaching Assistant in Grays employer: Harris Federation
Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth and wellbeing of its staff. With a strong culture of collaboration, we offer extensive training programmes, career development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package, including a Performance and Loyalty Bonus and a Wellbeing Cash Plan. Join us in creating a nurturing learning environment where every team member is valued and supported.
