SEN Teaching Assistant

• James Dixon Primary School

• £26,455 - £27,453 FTE (£19,046 - £19,765 pro rata) + SEN Allowance – SAT B

• Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days

• 30 hours per week

• Fixed Term Contract - Until 31st August 2027

• Start Date – ASAP

• Interviews: Ongoing

We have an opportunity for a caring and supportive individual to join our team of Teaching Assistants as a SEN Teaching Assistant. 

You will work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing specialist support to the teacher in an aspect of the curriculum or age range, for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

We are looking for candidates that:

• Have a level 2 qualification (or equivalent);
• Have knowledge and procedures for supporting and leading learning activities in SEN;
• Have successful relevant experience of working with children;
• Are able to devise and implement structured learning activities, under the direction of the teacher, and be able to evaluate their effectiveness and measure pupils’ progress, giving feedback as required.

James Dixon Primary School is a vibrant, diverse, caring and happy community. We embrace our diversity and feel privileged to be part of a multicultural school. Everyone is committed to providing the best learning opportunities for our pupils, children are able to strengthen independence, accept challenges and believe in themselves.

Please visit our website for more information about our school: https://www.jamesdixon.bromley.sch.uk/

Join us to benefit from:

• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Discounts from local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• On-Site parking
• Access to training and development
• Staff lunches for £1
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing, financial and legal advice
• Cycle to Work scheme

Full details of the requirements for the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this post, please contact Thanh Ly, Office manager for an informal discussion.  jdpoffice@swale.at and 0208 778 6101

Completed applications should be sent to Thanh Ly, Office Manager, thanh.ly@swale.at or by post to James Dixon Primary School, William Booth Road, Annerley, London SE20 8BW. Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 426091 (option 2). 

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines