Specialist Teaching Assistant

Job Details

London Borough of Enfield – Enfield’s Joint Service for Disabled Children – Early Intervention Support Service Cheviots Children’s Disability Service 31 Cheviot Close Enfield EN1 3UZ SPECIALIST TEACHING ASSISTANTS x 4 Required as soon as possible, 4 Specialist Teaching Assistants to join a central team who work with young children with special educational needs and disabilities. You will work in Foundation Stage Nursery and Reception classes in maintained schools in Enfield, providing individual support to two named children aged 3 – 5. You will be allocated to work in either one or two schools, usually for the duration of each academic year. Applicants should have: * Experience of working with children with various special educational needs and disabilities, for example, communication difficulties, autism, emotional and behavioural difficulties, physical needs and developmental delays. * Knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum * The necessary literacy and numeracy skills to support pupils in meeting curriculum requirements, recording observations and for writing reports. * The ability to work as part of a team and with a range of professionals. * A willingness to undertake further specialist training

Hours: 29 per week x 39 weeks per year (term time only)

If you would like further informaton on these posts, please call Megan Steven, Administrative Officer, Joint Service for Disabled Children, Cheviots Children’s Disability Service, 31 Cheviot Close, Enfield EN1 3UZ. Telephone 020 8362 3666

Closing and Interview Dates

Closing Date: 13th February 2012

Additional Information

Kindly note that the salary on these posts will be on a pro-rata basis.

If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Bonnie Hayes on 020 8379 4703. A textphone (minicom) is provided for those with a hearing or speech impairment on 020 8379 4419. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”.