SEN Teaching Assistant Employer Squirrels Heath Primary School Reference SCH

Squirrels Heath Primary School

Salisbury Road Romford RM2 5TP

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Head Teacher:Mrs Mary Shipton

SEN Teaching Assistant

Scale:Grade 1/2 Point 2-5

Hours: 32.5 hours per week / 38 weeks per year

Salary:Pro rata salary of 21352 - 22271 p.a. (FTE 28221 - 29436 p.a.)

Contract: Permanent

Start:As soon as possible

We are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic and hardworking team. The role will predominately involve working as a 1:1 teaching assistant supporting SEND pupils with interventions as well as small group work and whole class participation.

Whilst you will be expected to work under the direction of the class teacher you will also have the ability to use your own initiative to organise tasks and activities; creating simple resources to support the pupils work as appropriate. You will work closely with the class teacher and the Schools SENCO as well as working in partnership with external contacts and parents to support learning and development.

We can offer:

• A friendly working environment
• Dedicated and caring staff who help and support each other
• An excellent leadership team to support and guide you
• Happy confident well behaved children who enjoy being at school
• A committed governing body and supportive parents

The successful applicant will:

• Have good Maths and English skills
• Have experience working with children and young people
• Have high expectations of all pupils
• Be a committed and flexible team player who is willing to learn from others and share ideas
• Be an ambitious person who is keen to develop their own expertise
• Demonstrate a positive attitude
• Have previous experience working with children

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged

If you require any further information please call Louise Chappell Office Manager on .

Please apply online.

Closing Date: 24th November 2025 - 12pm

Interview Date: 28th November 2025

**Please note the school reserves the right to interview potential candidates prior to the deadline date**

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.