St Richard’s CE Primary School

Forge Lane, Hanworth TW13 6UN

Tel: 020 8898 0848 email: office@strichardshounslow.sch.uk

htttps://strichardsprimaryschool.com

SEN Teaching Assistant in the ASD Unit with SEND Experience

Grade 5, part-time scale 5 (31 hours)

Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 3.30pm‍ ‍

Are you looking for a job that makes a difference? Do you have experience working with children with ASD? Are you keen and passionate to help children in education? This is an exciting opportunity to join St Richards CE Primary School and become an integral member of the support team. 

About us:‍ ‍

St Richard’s CE Primary School is a small, welcoming school where children are encouraged to believe in themselves and be aspirational about their future lives.

Our Christian values of Compassion, Courage, Forgiveness, Friendship, Perseverance and Respect are integral to school life and all we do. The school offers a friendly, nurturing and supportive learning environment with close links to St Richard’s Church next door. We are also part of the LDBS Academies Trust.

We are looking for someone who:

·         has a good understanding of effective SEND practices and is prepared to reflect and develop;

·         has an understanding of inclusive education and adaptive teaching (differentiation) strategies;

·         is caring, kind and hard-working;

·         places building positive relationships at the heart of what they do, providing encouragement and reassurance;‍ ‍

·         has knowledge of (or an interest in learning about) emotion coaching techniques to support development of emotional literacy and regulation skills;‍ ‍

·         has an awareness of when to 'step in or step out' to help the child to develop their own capacity to learn;

·        is able to support social communication skills;‍ ‍

·        demonstrates high standards and expectations of themselves and the children;‍

·         shows enthusiasm and creativity to inspire our children to love learning;‍ ‍

·         has excellent interpersonal skills and is a strong team player;‍ and

·         is willing to embrace and promote the school’s Christian ethos and values‍. ‍

We can offer:‍ ‍

·         a warm and welcoming learning environment;‍ ‍

·         pupils who are enthusiastic and eager to learn;‍ ‍

·         a supportive staff and leadership team;‍ ‍

·         a commitment to your professional development and wellbeing;‍ ‍

·         a substantial school site, including a large playing field and ample staff parking;‍

·         a school with positive links with St Richard’s Church; ‍and ‍

·         access to the LDBS Academies Trust staff community, including networking opportunities and access to shared resources. ‍ ‍

Are you ready to join our St Richard’s family?‍ ‍

If you think that you possess the qualities needed to inspire our children to achieve their very best, then we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to make an appointment. ‍

Recruitment Process:‍ ‍

The key dates for the selection and recruitment process are: ‍

Closing date:         Friday 4th September at 3pm‍ ‍

Shortlisting:          Monday 7th September‍ ‍

Interviews:           Thursday 10th September

‍Please note we do not accept CVs. ‍

Safeguarding statement:‍ ‍

If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an online search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available on-line.‍ ‍

St Richard’s CE Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to rigorous and appropriate safeguarding checks.