TEACHING ASSISTANT
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is passionate about learning in its widest sense. Our mission is to ensure that our pupils value and enjoy their learning inside and outside the classroom.
Required for September 2026 (or sooner if possible)
33.25 hours per week, term time only
Grade 3, Point 3 (Hourly rate: £13.6151)
Actual Salary: £19,561 (Full-time equivalent salary £25,266)
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is seeking to appoint an additional experienced and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our learning support team. The successful candidate will work under the instruction of the SENDCO to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities in our school.
Responsibilities
- The description does not explicitly list responsibilities beyond supporting pupils with SEN/Disabilities under the direction of the SENDCO. The role involves assisting with learning activities and providing support to pupils as part of the learning support team.
Qualifications
- Previous experience of working with children with special needs
- Level 2 qualification or working towards
- Understanding of Child Protection/Safeguarding procedures
- Patience and empathy towards pupils and young people
Further information, job description and an application form are available from our website: Vacancies - Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
If you wish to discuss the post in more detail, please contact the SENDCO, Mrs Julie Dale-Jensen, via email:
The closing date for applications is 3pm on Friday 22nd May.
Applications should be returned to the HR Manager -
We reserve the right to close the advertisement early and to interview and appoint before the closing date - therefore early applications are encouraged.
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Commitment
Haberdasher's Abraham Darby is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All teachers and support staff are accountable for the way in which they exercise authority, manage risk, use resources and protect pupils from discrimination and avoidable harm. All staff, whether paid or voluntary, have a duty to keep young people safe and to protect them from physical harm. When an individual accepts a role that involves working with children and young people they need to understand and acknowledge that the responsibilities and trust are inherent in that role.
All posts working with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check (including a check of the Children's Barred List) and through pre-employment safer recruitment checks. On-line checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete and submit a criminal self-disclosure form prior to interview. All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role. ID checks (including photographic) will be carried out at the interview stage. References will be taken up prior to interview. Any offer of employment is conditional upon certain conditions which will be outlined in the offer letter. All new staff are expected to undertake mandatory training: safeguarding, online safety and prevent prior to their employment start date.
We have a child protection and safeguarding policy in place which can be found on our website:
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