At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties in education.
- Company: The Inclusive Multi Academy Trust aims to inspire and nurture children and their community.
- Benefits: Enjoy a positive working environment and a healthcare plan including private medical care.
- Other info: This is a fixed term role until July 2027, working 25 hours per week.
- Why this job: Join a dedicated team committed to the development and wellbeing of staff.
- Qualifications: Candidates must have GCSEs in English and Maths (C or above) and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 14520 - 15219 £ per year.
This vacancy is for 25 hours per week - Monday to Friday (5 hours + 1 hour unpaid lunch per day). 9am - 3pm. Fixed term until July 2027. Actual Salary pro rata = £14,520 - £15,219 p.a. Interviews will be held Tuesday 7th July - please allow full day for interview. No calls/emails from agencies.
Job Summary
Are you dedicated to ensuring school works for all children and resilient enough to keep going, even when it’s difficult? Then we have a role available for supporting children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties to succeed in education. You will require patience, flexibility and be committed to helping children develop as independent and confident individuals. It would be desirable, but not essential, that you have experience in this type of role.
Benefits and Working Conditions
- A positive and caring working environment
- A friendly, dedicated, and supportive staff team
- A well‑resourced working environment
- A strong commitment to CPD with quality mentoring and development support
- A healthcare plan which includes private medical care as well as well‑being care, physiotherapy, stress counselling and lifestyle health screening days
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and will be able to work closely with the class teacher, the SENCo, the SEN team and external advisors. You should be keen to learn, be able to work on your own initiative, and carry out advice consistently. The successful candidates will have a GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths (C or above) and a high standard of written and spoken English.
Equality, Safeguarding, and Selection
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Record Declaration Form prior to interview. The Inclusive Multi Academy Trust, established in 2016, aims to inspire and nurture our children and their community to be the very best that they can be. The Trust consists of three schools; Beechfield, Cherry Tree and Laurance Haines. Our nurturing Trust ethos places a strong emphasis on the development and wellbeing of staff. This is a fixed term contract role.
SEND Teaching Assistant - 25 Hours per week in Watford employer: Laurance Haines School
Located within a nurturing environment, The Inclusive Multi Academy Trust focuses on inspiring children. Staff benefit from quality mentoring and a supportive team atmosphere. The Trust consists of three schools: Beechfield, Cherry Tree, and Laurance Haines.
