SEN Teaching Assistant
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Hornchurch Academy Trust
Whybridge Junior School
Blacksmith's Lane
Rainham
Essex RM13 7AH
Tel: 01708 552870
Website: www.whybridge-jun.havering.sch.uk
Head of School: Mrs S Warshow.
SEN Teaching Assistant
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, over 5 days. 8.45am to 3.45pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break, 38 weeks per year
Grade: Scale 3, Point 5-6
Pro-rata salary: £22,271 p.a - £22,589 p.a (based on FTE £29,436 p.a - £29,856 p.a)
Contract: Temporary
To Start: As soon as possible (subject to recruitment checks)
Whybridge Junior School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and vibrant school. You will join a strong and supportive team of staff within an Academy that is committed to providing a positive, safe and stimulating learning environment for our pupils and staff. Whybridge Junior School is part of Hornchurch Academy Trust which offers excellent opportunities for training, support, career development and sharing best practice amongst its six schools.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant to work starting at 8.45am and finishing at 3.45pm (full day) 5 days a week. The role will involve some general in-class support for teaching and learning, as well supporting SEND pupils with interventions and whole class participation. We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience only.
The successful candidate will:
- have good Maths and English skills
- have a diverse set of skills which will enable you to be flexible in supporting or leading teaching and learning in the classroom;
- be passionate about teaching and learning, and striving for the best outcomes for children
- be able to work creatively and strategically in the classroom
- be an innovative and reflective practitioner who is keen to learn
- be positive, with a ‘can do’ attitude
- have a good sense of humour
About the school - what you will get from us:
Please visit our school website to get a good idea of what happens at our school………because there is always lots going on!
We are a growing school (gradually expanding to 3 FE since Sept 2020, situated in the heart of South Hornchurch). Ofsted recently graded the school ‘GOOD’ (April 2025) and we were listed #111 of the best schools nationally in the Sunday Times: Good Schools Guide 2021.
Our pupils are warm, polite, friendly and developing in a positive learning culture. We like to celebrate success and recognise achievements across the curriculum.
We strongly advise that you visit us to get a better flavour for life at Whybridge and to meet our wonderful children and friendly team! Please telephone the school office on 01708 552870 to make an appointment.
If you believe you are the right candidate, please get in touch with us – we would love to hear from you!
Please apply online.
Closing date: Friday 14th August 2026 at 12.00pm
Interviews to be held: Week beginning 17th August 2026.
Salary range
- £22,271 - £22,589 per year