SEND Teaching Assistant EDV​/HCPS​/Otford Lane, Halstead TNEA Pe

We are looking to recruit an experienced teaching assistant to join our delightful village school. We are seeking applicants with experience of supporting pupils with SEND (ideally with ASD). This role is in our SEND Unit for children with SEND working alongside a qualified teacher. This is a term time role, working 39 weeks per year, 8:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday.

The role will also include midday meal supervision duties and a half hour lunch break.

Visits can be arranged via the school office on

Halstead Community Primary School is a thriving village school set in the heart of the local community. We are Ofsted graded Good with Outstanding features. Read more here:

Our ethos is one of high quality learning opportunities within a warm and caring environment. We have high expectations for all our children at Halstead Community Primary School. We want them to be happy and successful, and we are committed to giving every individual child a chance to develop their talents, whatever they may be. This was recognised in our recent Ofsted inspection which stated:
At this school everyone is made to feel welcome. Staff and pupils are caring, respectful and accepting of others. Pupils, including children in the early years work and play alongside one another positively, regardless of differences or needs.

Hence our motto ‘Everybody different, everybody equal.’

Halstead Community Primary School is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South East. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more at:
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In partnership with Kent Local Authority, Halstead Community Primary School have opened a SEND unit for children with Autistic Spectrum Condition. This was initially for Reception and Year 1 aged pupils and we are now extending this to other year groups. Kent special schools and enhanced learning provisions offer appropriate placements for children and young people with the most significant needs, who require a curriculum which is wrapped around them so that they can engage in learning.

Special School and Enhanced Learning Provisions form part of the local authority’s continuum of provision and services which is for children and young people with SEND. They offer a variety of provision through their different designations and distinctive areas of expertise. The SEND unit curriculum is topic based and is a blend of EYFS/KS1 learning, social communication skills, listening, speaking and attention.

There is also a focus on sensory needs, behaviour and play. The children all have individual packages of support according to their own particular needs.

At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

• A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.
• High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
• Excellent CPD opportunities, including pathways into teacher training for those who aspire to teach.
• A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in pupil welfare, SEND and behaviour.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.
• Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
• Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.

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