Teaching Assistant (Class based SEND Provision)

To apply, please visit https://ats-haveringschools.jobsgopublic.com and submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Online' link below.

Emerson Park Academy

Wych Elm Road

Wingletye Lane

Hornchurch

Essex

RM11 3AD

Tel: 01708 475285

Fax: 01708 620963

email: info@emersonparkacademy.org

www.emersonparkacademy.org

Head Teacher: Mr S McGuinness

Teaching Assistant (Class based SEND Provision)

Hours: 36 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8am-4pm) x 39 weeks per year

Grade: GLWC Scale 2 Points 3– 4

Salary: £29,562 - £29,985 full time equivalent p.a. Actual salary will be pro rata.

Required: December 2026

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team to assist with the progress and development of our pupils with the focus on SEND, ADHD, Autism and SEMH. As such, there will be a focus on supporting the implementation of work programmes for individuals/groups, including leading on targeted interventions.

We ask that interested applicants are:

• Outstanding practitioners;
• Who have experience working with SEND children;
• Able to liaise with teachers to support differentiation in the classroom;
• Able to plan and run individual / group interventions;
• Committed to high standards of achievement and behaviour;
• Able to work as part of a team but also show initiative to work independently;
• Are highly motivated and enthusiastic;
• Committed to Continued Professional Development (including HLTA qualification) and able to inspire and motivate others.

A full and comprehensive induction programme is followed for all new staff.

Emerson Park is a successful and oversubscribed 11-16 Secondary school in the London Borough of Havering. We are set in pleasant surroundings on the edge of the green belt with close proximity to both countryside and central London. We are fortunate to benefit from talented and hard-working staff, supportive parents and committed Governors and enthusiastic students. The academy has a traditional ethos and enjoys a good reputation in the area.

Applications can be submitted online by visiting https://ats-haveringschools.jgp.co.uk and locating this vacancy. If you wish to discuss the position or arrange a visit to the school please contact the Head’s PA, Miss Buchanan.

Closing date for applications is Monday 23rd November 2026.