The Mawney Foundation School Mawney Road, Romford, Essex RM7 7HR Tel: 01708 741612 Fax: 01708 760380 Executive Head Teacher: Mr C. Brown Head Teacher: Mrs M. Lawrence https://www.learningandachievingfederation.co.uk/mawney-foundation-school SEND Teaching Assistant Hours: 32.5 hours per week Grade: APTC 3 Points 5 - 6 Salary: £29,436 - £29,856 full time equivalent. Actual salary will be pro rata Contract: Permanent Required to start as soon as possible, we are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, confident individual with excellent interpersonal skills to support pupils with SEND under the overall direction of the SENDCO and Class teacher, and in partnership with an existing staff team. Their work is primarily to foster the participation of the nominated pupil in the social and academic processes of the school; seek to enable the pupil to become a more independent learner; and help to raise standards of achievement for the nominated pupil. A background knowledge, experience and/or qualifications in ASD, preverbal children, as well as experience in the use of PECS, Makaton and attention autism would be advantageous. Applications can be submitted online. Closing date: 9am on 5 th December 2025 Interviews: Week beginning 8 th December 2025 This post is exempt from the provision of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure.