SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Career Opportunities Several openings have arisen for enthusiastic, efficient and practical people to join our dedicated SEN team in supporting student learning in our new school. Currently, with Years 7, 8 and 9 onsite, they will be joined by further students each year. SEN Teaching Assistants need to communicate closely with the SENCO and subject teachers so that they gain a sound grasp of pupil needs, lesson content and can confidently support students in their care. They will also withdraw groups for specialist intervention work so experience of Special Educational Needs support would be an advantage. We have worked hard to ensure that our core values are practised in the classroom, to promote a calm environment where learning is encouraged and students take pride in their progress. Combining traditional and cutting edge teaching methods, Coombe Wood uses effective models of in-class support that enable students to be as independent as possible, while receiving the scaffolding they need to encourage achievement. These Assistant roles offer a varied range of responsibilities for which we are seeking at least A level standard of education. Career prospects have significant potential as the school grows rapidly and moves to the planned, brand new permanent building. As with all roles that support learning, staff are required to be flexible so the remit includes both group support and individual work with some of our students; we all encourage a tidy, smart working environment that promotes a pride in the school. If you are an enthusiastic team player ready to join us on this journey, please access further details of the duties which are listed in the Job Description in the Candidate Pack available for download on our website, see Current-Opportunities Tab.This role has the potential to be refined and more specialised as the school grows towards its full capacity. Ethos Our ethos derives from the theoretical and practical nature of sport with TEAMWORK, RESPECT, ENJOYMENT, DISCIPLINE and SPORTSMANSHIP as its core values. All staff are expected to demonstrate and support these in their everyday work. Coombe Wood School teaching and non-teaching staff will work closely together across many different areas of the school to ensure the best possible learning experiences for our students. Coombe Wood School is part of Folio Education Trust:this is a local collaboration of schools, with future possibilities of shared training or working at more than one school, so by becoming part of the team at Coombe Wood School, your career will experience wider benefits. Location This is a new secondary fully-inclusive co-educational school, serving the communities of South and Central Croydon, established to meet an urgent rising local demand. The site of the ‘new build’ school is opposite Lloyd Park in South Croydon, with an excellent Tramlink service to and from East Croydon station (just 5 minutes’ journey-time away) and a short walk from several bus routes. Over £35 million is being invested in building a state-of-the-art school which will include enhanced sports facilities, comprising a competition-sized sports hall, a full-size 3G artificial surface and aspirations to include a closed circuit cycle track (CRC) and 8-lane athletics track. Benefits: Chance to join an innovative and supportive ground breaking team.  Opportunity of career progression with natural expansion of the school.  Catchment includes many aspirational, supportive families.  Working with students who use MyZone technology to track and improve their fitness, as a result increasing their focus and concentration in class.  Outstanding brand new £35 million buildings opening soon  Free use of new sports amenities for staff and their families. Interviews: 8th & 9th June - arrangements to be confirmed.