What skills and experience we're looking for
• Understanding of and commitment to the ethos and values of the school
• A respect for young people, as well as adults, that is demonstrable through positive attitudes and behaviour
• Inter-personal skills e.g. diplomacy, confidentiality, sensitivity to the needs of others
• High levels of organisation and efficiency
• Team skills e.g. willingness to work with others, provide support and learn from colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• A commitment to undertake relevant training and CPD
• GCSE (or equivalent) C grade or above in English and Maths and a good level of ICT skills with sound knowledge of Word and other programmes relevant to the post
• A record of excellent attendance and punctuality
• To work flexibly, undertaking tasks as directed, commensurate with the grade of the post
What the school offers its staff
Davenant is a Christian Ecumenical school that was founded in 1680. It achieves outstanding examination results, has a strong focus on extra-curricular provision and seeks to nurture “mind, body and spirit”. We are a supportive school with a staff welfare programme that reflects our care.
Davenant is recognised as a “good school, with an outstanding Sixth Form” by Ofsted. Academic standards are high (88% Grades 9-4 – one of the highest achieving schools in Essex). Many of our students move on to take degrees at university (including Cambridge and Oxford).
We are situated close to the M25 and can easily be reached either from London or from the Essex/Herts countryside.
Further details about the role
We have vacancies for Teaching Assistants to work as part of the Learning Support Team. The hours will be 8.30 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. with a half hour break for lunch.
The successful candidate will have GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths and good skills in IT. This would be an ideal experience for a graduate looking for a career in teaching.
The role will involve supporting students with SEND within their lessons up to GCSE level to ensure that they are able to become successful and independent learners. This role will also involve supporting students with personal care needs.
Commitment to safeguarding
Davenant is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedure in place, which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.