Squirrels Heath Primary School Salisbury Road, Romford, RM2 5TP Telephone No: 01708 446472 Email : office@squirrelsheathprimary.org.uk Website: www.squirrelsheathprimary.org.uk Head Teacher: Mrs Mary Shipton SEN Teaching Assistant Scale: Grade 1/2 Point 2-5 Hours: 32.5 hours per week / 38 weeks per year Salary: Pro rata salary of £21,352 - £22,271 p.a. (FTE £28,221 - £29,436 p.a.) Contract: Permanent Start: As soon as possible We are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic and hardworking team. The role will predominately involve working as a 1:1 teaching assistant supporting SEND pupils with interventions as well as small group work and whole class participation. Whilst you will be expected to work under the direction of the class teacher you will also have the ability to use your own initiative to organise tasks and activities; creating simple resources to support the pupil’s work as appropriate. You will work closely with the class teacher and the School’s SENCO as well as working in partnership with external contacts and parents to support learning and development. We can offer: A friendly working environment Dedicated and caring staff who help and support each other An excellent leadership team to support and guide you Happy, confident, well behaved children who enjoy being at school A committed governing body and supportive parents The successful applicant will: Have good Maths and English skills Have experience working with children and young people Have high expectations of all pupils Be a committed and flexible team player who is willing to learn from others and share ideas Be an ambitious person who is keen to develop their own expertise Demonstrate a positive attitude Have previous experience working with children Visits to the school are strongly encouraged If you require any further information please call Louise Chappell, Office Manager on 01708 446472. Please apply online. Closing Date: 24th November 2025 - 12pm Interview Date: 28th November 2025 Please note the school reserves the right to interview potential candidates prior to the deadline date We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.