Description

Upminster Junior School

St Mary’s Lane

Upminster

Essex

RM14 3BS

Tel. No: 01708 227320

Head Teacher: Miss Alison Edgcombe

E-mail: admin@upminster-jun.havering.sch.uk

SEND Teaching Assistant

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, (08.30 - 11.30am / 12.00 - 15.30) 39 weeks per year, term time only

Grade: Scale 2 Point 3

Salary: £22,216 p.a. pro-rata. Full time equivalent £28,617 p.a.

Contract: Fixed Term until 31/08/2026 in the first instance.

Start Date: April 2026

We are looking to appoint a Learning support assistant who is enthusiastic and patient. The role is predominantly working as a 2:1 Teaching Assistant within the school setting but some group work may be required. The role involves supporting children with physical, sensory and social communication needs. Experience of working with young children with a variety of special educational needs and knowledge when managing children with emotional regulation difficulties which can present as challenging behaviour.

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 school team as well as the school’s Local SEN lead and the Trust SENCO as well as working in partnership with external contacts to support for learning and development.

We are looking for a person who is calm, kind, patient and who:

• is cheerful, positive and enthusiastic about working with children
• is experienced in communicating with young pupils and those with learning difficulties
• is an effective communicator with pupils and staff
• is able to build and maintain effective relationships
• is committed to working as part of a team

At Upminster Junior School we pride ourselves on our kind, supportive and caring environment and we provide excellent opportunities for our staff to specialise in areas of SEN learning support. The position is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Please apply online. No CV’s will be accepted.

Closing date for applications: Friday 27th March 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 20th April 2026