Support Staff Wanted in Havering (Permanent Contract)
Hours: 30 hours per week, Term time
Salary: APTC 3, point 5
Actual Salary: £19,871 p.a. plus £1,070 p.a. SEN Allowance
We are seeking dedicated Support Staff for our school in Havering, a unique institution with a strong Christian ethos, committed to inclusion and excellence. Our school is a vibrant community where teachers, support staff, and children collaborate to create an engaging and supportive environment. Our supportive parents and involved governors contribute to a familial atmosphere that makes our school truly special.
Our Christian values-Friendship, Thankfulness, Truthfulness, Trust, Forgiveness, Respect, Reverence, and Responsibility-are the foundation of our community. Worship is central to our school life, and our children actively engage in their education, showcasing their talents and sharing their perspectives through various pupil voice groups.
For more information about our school, please visit our website. Feel free to contact us or visit to see the school in action. We hope to welcome you soon.
Key Responsibilities for SEN Support Staff in Havering:
- Support Pupils: Assist children with diverse abilities in their educational journey.
- Classroom Flexibility: Adapt to various classroom settings and pupil needs.
- Specialist Skills: Implement strategies for working with pupils with Complex Learning Needs.
Key Requirements for SEN Support Staff in Havering:
- Experience: Demonstrated experience working with children of varying abilities.
- Curriculum Knowledge: Understanding of the national/foundation stage curriculum.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to work across different classes with pupils of varying ages and needs.
- Passion for SEN: A strong interest in and motivation for working with special needs children.
- Proactive Learning: Ability to self-assess and seek out professional development opportunities.
- Effective Communication: Communicate calmly and effectively with both children and adults.
- Team Collaboration: Reflect on personal behaviour to promote team cohesion and effectiveness.
- Professionalism: Maintain a high level of professionalism and clear boundaries in school relationships.
- Qualifications: Level 2 (GCSE) qualifications in English and Maths or equivalent competency in literacy and numeracy.
- IT Proficiency: Ability to understand and use specialist IT software and resources like iPads.
- Policy Adherence: Willingness to fully understand and adhere to school policies and procedures.
Successful candidates will exhibit a passion for supporting children with special needs, the flexibility to adapt to different classroom environments, and a commitment to continuous professional growth. If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact in the lives of pupils with complex learning needs, we encourage you to apply.
To Apply: Please submit your application, including a cover letter and CV.
We look forward to welcoming dedicated and compassionate individuals to our team!
Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.