Kingsford Community School is a vibrant 11-16 school with a roll of 1500 students and has excellent facilities in all subject areas. The School is committed to high-quality inclusive education for students of whom over seventy percent are multi-lingual.
The school has achieved a range of nationally accredited awards and was rated Outstanding for Pupil Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership and Management during the school's last OFSTED Inspection.
We are seeking a highly organised and efficient Higher-Level Teacher Assistant to work under the direction of the Head Teacher, Senior manager and SENCo to support the provision for vulnerable students and pupils with Special Educational Needs. You will work with the SEN Team and liaise with parents, teachers and other professionals. The successful candidate should have experience of working with students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
The School is looking to appoint someone who:
* Is enthusiastic about working with a range of pupils with differing needs and abilities
* Has excellent standards of Numeracy and Literacy
* Is Graduate trained and / or has relevant Further or Higher Education or Teaching Assistant qualifications.
* Shows initiative and keenness to be involved in all aspects of school life
* Takes a flexible approach to working
* Has a proven track record of high work standards and professionalism
* Has the ability to engage pupils of all abilities and raise standards beyond expectations
The School can offer:
* A committed, supportive and successful team
* Encouragement for professional development, innovation and creativity
Previous experience in a similar role is necessary. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification in order to be considered for the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Kingsford Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in accordance with DFE Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment regulations. The school expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For any further enquiries regarding this vacancy, please visit our website email our recruitment team at: recruitment@kingsford.newham.sch.uk or telephone on 020 7476 4700.