Trinity Catholic High School

Special Education Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

Salary Scale 3, Point 5 - 30 & 31 hours p/w, 43.2 weeks p/y

Required For September 2023

About the role:

We are a large, well-organised Secondary school in Redbridge and looking for an excellent, experienced or newly experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join our busy team.

The duties will include:

? work inside/outside the classroom with individuals or groups

? adapt support according to needs

? look after children's physical, social and emotional welfare

? create a stimulating environment

? give information and help to teachers

? keep records and attend review meetings

? work with professionals such as speech and language therapists and educational psychologist

? provide a safe and healthy environment and follow safeguarding procedures

About Our School:
Trinity Catholic High School is large Catholic comprehensive school situated in the London Borough of Redbridge and within the Diocese of Brentwood. We have a reputation for excellence in all aspects of our service to the children in our school and the wider community. Our school’s inspection reports can be viewed on this link: www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/inspections.

The highest standards relating to Teaching and Learning are a feature of daily life at Trinity and these significantly and positively impact student progress and attainment. Trinity’s Section 48 report (January 2020) states that “Trinity Catholic High School is an outstanding school and a beacon of high-quality Catholic education. It has an excellent reputation in the local community and beyond and it is rightly seen as a flagship school for the Diocese of Brentwood”. The report also emphasises that “Catholic life at Trinity Catholic High School is outstanding and is of the highest quality” and “Every aspect of Collective Worship at the school is outstanding".

We are seeking a SEN TA who has:
? Ability to remain calm, have good communication skills
? Experience working with Special needs students
? Passionate about creating a welcoming educational environment Be able to and strength to build relationships
? Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
? Outstanding organizational skills
? Exceptional communication, engagement skills and literate

Your Application

The School can only accept applications made on our school application form or by using the on-line TES Apply now function. The completed form, along with a cover letter should be submitted via email. Download our application form from our website: www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/employment/

• Tel: 020 8504 3419
• Email: [email protected]
• Closing date for applications: 25th June 2023
• Interviews take place: soon after the closing date

Early applications are welcome

Trinity Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding children. Further details of this can be found on our website https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/safeguarding/ Successful candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and a satisfactory enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring service (DBS).

Please note, due to high volumes of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We reserve the right to call applicants to interview prior to the closing date.