SEND Teaching Assistant in our Enhanced Learning Provision

The Crescent Primary School, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2HN

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  31 August 2023

• Closing date

  16 June 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Part time - up to 30hrs per week / term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: TPA4 / NJC 2-7 - £23,628 - £25,629 pa (OLW) – FTE

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our experienced Head teacher and her supportive senior leadership team are looking to recruit an experienced SEND teaching assistant to work alongside an experienced SEND teacher within our new Enhanced Learning Provision for children with SEND. This position is term time only, working up to 30hrs per week.

The Crescent Primary School is a large, three-form entry school in the Selhurst area of Croydon, with a modern building and fantastic grounds, but more importantly, amazing pupils. Our school is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust. We have a large team of staff who work together to ensure that everyone is equipped with the skills they need to succeed. We believe that everyone has the right to learn, whoever they are, whatever they can and can't yet do, and that together, we are stronger.

At The Crescent Primary School we are opening a MLD ELP for children with Mild Learning Difficulties. Croydon special schools and enhanced learning provisions offer appropriate placements for children and young people with the most significant needs, who require a curriculum which is wrapped around them so that they can engage in learning. Special School and ELPs form part of Croydon’s continuum of provision and services which The Council makes for children and young people with SEND. They offer a variety of provision through their different designations and distinctive areas of expertise. The ELP curriculum is topic based and is a blend of EYFS/KS1 learning, social communication skills, listening, speaking and attention. There is also a focus on sensory needs, behaviour and play. The children all have individual packages of support according to their own particular needs.

A SEND teaching assistant is responsible for ensuring that learning and teaching is highly effective and that named pupils and specified children with SEND can achieve their maximum potential.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer you:

• A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.
• High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Annual conferences with keynote speakers.
• Access to professional coaching.
• A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in pupil welfare, SEND and behaviour.
• Termly forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.
• Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
• Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our school Safeguarding Policy can be downloaded and read on our website.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@thepioneeracademy.co.uk

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SEND teaching assistant v1.0.pdf - 684 KB (opens in new tab)

Advert Teaching Assistant SEND - ELP - The Cresent Primary School - May 23.pdf - 671 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Crescent Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 450 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Crescent Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@thecrescent.croydon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0208 684 8283
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-crescent-primary-school (opens in new tab)

The Crescent Primary School is a large, three-form entry school in the Selhurst area of Croydon, with a modern building and fantastic grounds, but more importantly, amazing pupils. Our school is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust. We have a large team of staff who work together to ensure that everyone is equipped with the skills they need to succeed. We are committed to children's excellence, being the best they can be and learning the skills they need to succeed. We know that the key to this is developing self confidence in learning and we do that through learning that is engaging, relevant and ensures enjoyment. We believe that everyone has the right to learn, whoever they are, whatever they can and can't yet do, and that together, we are stronger.

Arranging a visit to The Crescent Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@thecrescent.croydon.sch.uk.

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