Experienced Teaching Assistant (1:1 support) Event Linked - Penwortham Primary School

The role

36 hours per week (Monday – Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm) (Term Time Only 39 weeks)
To start as soon as possible

Our school has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence for Inclusion and won the category of Most Inclusive Practice across a School at the 2020 National Special Educational Needs and Disability Awards.  If you would like to be part of our continued journey to meet the needs of our children and you are Teaching Assistant with SEND experience looking for a fresh new challenge, then do not hesitate to join us.

Our established, popular school would welcome applications from Experienced Teaching Assistants who would like the opportunity to build positive relationships with children, some with high needs such as (ADHD, ASD, Challenging Behaviour and Dyslexia) or groups of our disadvantaged pupils. 

You must also be able to demonstrate that you have the passion, experience and skills to work successfully on a 1-2-1 basis with children with identified needs (including challenging behaviours) by having the skills, patience and confidence to help them overcome their barriers to learning.

A good understanding of the importance of lesson planning, SEN support plans and learning objectives is essential therefore you need to have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.  

The ability to be able to work constructively in supporting children in whole school activities such as playground duty and trips is expected and you should be resilient in your approach to challenging situations by using school strategies to effectively re-engage pupils.

Penwortham is a dynamic and caring school known for its commitment to the wellbeing of our staff and also recognises that continuing professional development is of great importance.

All posts within Penwortham are expected to contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school and a willingness to participate in training and other learning activities as required.

An Application Form and supported documents can be downloaded below.

Completed application forms should be returned to the school ideally by email to: jobs@penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk ; or by post to: Penwortham Primary School, Penwortham Road, Streatham, London SW16 6RJ. 

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy should a suitable applicant be found.

Closing date: 19 April 2021 (at noon)
Interviews: 22 April 2021

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

CV’s will not be accepted.

Penwortham Primary School                            
Penwortham Road
London SW16 6RJ
Tel: 020 8769 3949
Fax: 020 8677 5354
Email: admin@penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk
Website: www.penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk
Head: Sandie Andrews
Roll: (646) – Group 4