SEND Teaching Assistant

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The Mawney Foundation School

Mawney Road, Romford, Essex RM7 7HR

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Fax: [phone removed]

Executive Head Teacher: Mr C. Brown

Head Teacher: Mrs M. Lawrence

https://www.learningandachievingfederation.co.uk/mawney-foundation-school 

SEND Teaching Assistant

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Grade: APTC Scale 3 Points 5 - 6 

Salary: £30,408 - £30,843 full time equivalent. Actual salary will be pro rata.

Contract: Permanent

The Mawney Foundation School is a vibrant, diverse and inclusive school. Our wonderful pupils and wider school community make it an exciting place to learn and work.

Required to start as soon as possible, we are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, confident individual with excellent interpersonal skills to support pupils with SEND under the overall direction of the SENDCO and Class teacher, and in partnership with an existing staff team.

This important role involves fostering the participation of nominated pupils in the social and academic processes of the school; seek to enable the pupil to become a more independent learner; and help to raise standards of achievement. A background knowledge, experience and/or qualifications in ASD, preverbal children, as well as experience in the use of PECS, Makaton and attention autism would be advantageous.

The post also includes lunchtime duty, supporting and supervising groups of pupils at lunchtimes, ensuring a safe and fun provision.

If you have the necessary skills, qualifications, attitudes and abilities laid out in the Job Description and Personal Specification; and want to join our supportive and experienced team- we look forward to receiving your application!

Applications can be submitted online.

Closing date: 6th October 2026 at 9am

Interviews: 13th October 2026

This post is exempt from the provision of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure.