Job Title: Progress Partner (SEN Teaching Assistant)
Hours: 38.5 hours per week
Contract type: Full-time, permanent
Responsible to: Headteacher
Location: London CR5
(Note: No staff parking onsite – shuttle service provided nearest station)
Main Purpose of the Role
* Support high levels of progress and achievement for all pupils.
* Assist the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in driving improvements in teaching, learning, and assessment.
* Develop and maintain systems to measure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) regularly.
Key Responsibilities: Teaching, Learning & Assessment
* Deliver learning activities to individuals and groups under supervision.
* Contribute to planning and preparation of learning activities.
* Provide teachers with feedback and reports on pupil progress.
* Attend and participate in training/in-service sessions.
* Promote inclusion and equality for all pupils.
* Support pupils’ physical, emotional, and behavioural needs, encouraging independence.
* Uphold school policies, safeguarding, and health & safety standards.
* Participate in multi-agency meetings where required.
* Liaise with parents/carers on learning support and welfare issues.
Collaboration & Partnerships
* Work with staff and external agencies to support teaching and learning.
* Contribute to the School Development Plan.
* Support SLT initiatives and attend team meetings.
* Assist in school operations, including offsite activities.
General Duties
* Follow school policies and health & safety legislation.
* Use IT systems effectively.
* Engage in performance management and professional development.
* Provide services in line with the school’s high-quality standards.
* Promote equal opportunities in all areas.
* Complete admin tasks and attend school meetings.
* Undertake additional duties as required.
* Maintain excellent attendance, punctuality, and professional conduct.
* Be physically fit and willing to undergo positive handling training and apply de-escalation techniques if required.
Person Specification Essential
* GCSE English & Maths (Grade C or above, or equivalent).
* Excellent communication skills (oral & written).
* Experience working with young people in a school setting.
* Flexible, adaptable, and team-oriented.
* Strong IT skills, including ability to use data systems.
* Ability to motivate colleagues and learners positively.
* Good interpersonal skills, able to build effective relationships.
* Commitment to inclusive education and the ethos of the school.
* Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise competing demands.
* Excellent attendance and punctuality.
Desirable
* Level 2 or 3 Certification in a specific subject area.
* Ability to interpret and present data to different audiences.
* Understanding of SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) developments.
* Experience in establishing systems/procedures for school improvement.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.