About the role
We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated teams. The role will mostly be based at our KS4 centre in Hoddesdon, with some work also based at our KS3 centre in Hertford. The successful candidate will work with pupils individually, in class in pairs, and in small groups to support the delivery of learning within the classroom.
Although working with these young people can be challenging, we have a high staff-to-pupil ratio and a supportive senior leadership team to support you and the opportunity to effect real change and witness progress. The rewards are immense as we see pupils develop and succeed in reaching their full potential, gaining educational outcomes and returning to mainstream wherever possible.
Rivers ESC work with a varied cohort of pupils including children classed as missing education, permanently excluded from mainstream schools, and many of the pupils have social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD) and SEMH (social, emotional and mental health).
The successful candidate will be patient, reliable, and sensitive to the needs of our students -showing enthusiasm and commitment to supporting learning across the curriculum. A good sense of humour and an ability to work as part of a close-knit team is essential. Experience as a Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Worker or have experience working with children with additional educational needs /SEND is needed as you will be supporting pupils in a full range of subjects.
You will possess excellent communication skills, be orgnaised, be approachable, calm, and positive. You should be a team player, who is also able to work on your own initiative.
The duties and responsibilities listed in the job description are as they are at present. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary.
The safe recruitment of staff is the first step to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in education. Rivers ESC adn The Phoenix Centre are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects anyone applying to work in our school to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including satisfactory enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring service (Enhanced DBS check), health check, employment reference checks and online/social media checks. Visits from potential applicants are welcomed.
We aim to be an equal-opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.
We welcome visits to our school from potential applicants. Please contact HR Manager heather.dunne@riversesc.herts.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
PLEASE COMPLETE BOTH THE JOB APPLICATION FORM AND THE PERSON SPECIFICATION FORMS.
The position will be for 37 hours per week: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm. Term Time Only.
39 weeks (1 week awarded to attend INSET & Twilight training)
Pro Rota Salary: H5 RANGE: H5.9 £21,485 to H5.14 £23,386. (TERM TIME ONLY POSITION).
Closing date: 23rd October 2024
Interview date: TBC
Start Date: ASAP.
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