HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM

SEN TEACHING ASSISTANTS

30 hours per week (9am – 3:30pm), 39 weeks p.a.

Actual Salary:  £20,371 - £20,680

Hourly Rate:  £15.21 - £15.44

Scale 3 / Point 5-6

We are currently looking to recruit a number of friendly, enthusiastic, motivated and reliable Teaching Assistants who are committed to supporting our students and school community.  You will work alongside the class teacher and a team of professionals to support the learning and care of our very special young people. This is a truly a life enhancing role and one where no two days are the same.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a positive and enthusiastic approach with a passion for supporting learners with SEND
• Be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal
• Develop and maintain positive relationships across the school community
• Be able to multi-task
• Have excellent IT skills
• Be flexible and solution focussed
• Be calm and patient
• Embrace working in a varied and sometimes unpredictable environment

We can offer you:

• The chance to work as part of a supportive and dedicated staff team, where all individuals are valued
• High quality and bespoke continued professional development (CPD)
• Annual wellbeing day
• Staff discount at Westfield London
• Inclusive and supportive community
• A chance to work in a diverse, inclusive and vibrant community with excellent transport links
• Access to the Local Government Pensions Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Performance Management and career progression support

We are a special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with a range of Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). Jack Tizard is a happy, friendly school where pupils are encouraged and supported to learn and achieve. Each child and young person within our school is treated as a unique individual and, our multi-disciplinary approach to learning, provides the opportunities for them to reach their full potential.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; staff share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for successful appointees in accordance with current legislation. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on our website https://www.jacktizard.lbhf.sch.uk/about-us/school-documents

We welcome a school visit as part of the application process and this can be arranged by contacting us on 0208 735 3590 or email Jo Grenfell, School Business Manager sbm@jacktizard.lbhf.sch.uk to arrange an informal telephone conversation prior to submitting your application.

Closing date:                  9am, Wednesday 22^nd May 2024  

Interviews:                      Thursday 6^th June 2024

Start Date:                      Immediate

Mission Statement

Jack Tizard is a positive, happy community, which provides a life enhancing education, supporting each pupil to achieve their greatest potential, always.