Teaching Assistants at one of our Newham SEND Provisions

Start dates: 2nd January 2024 with potential for earlier start date

Our Trust has two amazing special schools and we are recruiting for a range of support roles at both of them.

Connaught Free School 

• Caters for complex autistic pupils. 
• Provides a stimulating environment where children can be safe and enjoy learning with a dedicated team of staff.  Staff are our most important resource and we invest heavily in CPD based on individual needs.
• Ensures that all our young people receive individual and personalised learning and support.
• Will provide up to 26 pupil places at a temporary site in Upton Cross Primary School in Newham. When opened at its new, permanent site on Royal Road in Oct 2024 the school will have a capacity of 105 pupils.

JFK Special School:

• Caters for children with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and autism spectrum conditions (ASC).
• Has a strong values-driven approach to education, ensuring it is a fantastic place to work and learn.
• Provides a stimulating environment where children can be safe and enjoy learning with a dedicated team of staff.  Staff are our most important resource and we invest heavily in CPD based on individual needs.

Further Information

• As part of Learning in Harmony Trust (www.lihtrust.uk)  you will be joining a friendly, enthusiastic and well-qualified staff team in a highly stimulating and rewarding environment.
• The role would be to support the learning of all students across all ages who have significant learning difficulties, physical needs and, at times, challenging behaviours.
• We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate initiative, integrity, a willingness to learn and positive interaction with others to support the profound nature of our students' needs.
• The role will involve taking part in physical activities including swimming and supporting personal care for students.
• To support the teacher in delivering the personalised curriculum for students.

If you have the ambition and you are passionate about outcomes for pupils with SEND, then please contact us on 0208 534 8544 / info@jfk.lihtrust.uk if you would like further information.

Closing date:        Monday 25th September

Interview date:     To be confirmed

Safeguarding Statement:

Learning in Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and supportive references.

Our aim is to foster a culture of inclusivity that celebrates differences, promotes understanding, and ensures that no one is discriminated against in any way. By embracing diversity, we believe we can tap into the unique perspectives and talents of our employees, creating a more innovative and creative workforce that can better meet the needs of our pupils.