Job Description

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/SHS/00514

Location

Eastbury Road, Northwood, Hertfordshire, HA6 3AS

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

Competitive

Closing Date

8:00am, 21st Jul 2025

Start Date

September 2025

Positions Available

1

Interview Date(s)

Friday 25th July 2025

THE POST

St Helen's school is looking to appoint an Individual Needs Teaching Assistant to start September 2025. The successful candidate will be supporting one of our pupil's moving to Sixth Form next academic year who has a current Educational Health Care Plan.


Hours: Ideally, we would like this person to support the student Monday to Friday, term time only, working a total of 22.5 hours per week. However, we are happy to be flexible, and this can be discussed further at interview.


The role will report to: Head of Individual Learning Needs.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Pupil Support

Support the student at the beginning of each day and at other times as agreed in advance with the student. Support any structured intervention provided for the pupil. Liaise with parents. Liaise with teachers.

Administration

Work with the Head of Individual Needs to ensure the appropriate support of the pupil including:

Pupil profile Annual Review documents Intervention and supporting material.

General

To undertake any other appropriate tasks as requested by the Head of Individual Needs. Attend training as required including INSET days at the start of each term. To follow responsibilities as defined in the Health & Safety Policy To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people with whom s/he comes into contact and adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy To support and promote and School's ethos, aims and objectives.



Assume other duties which may be reasonably required or delegated by the Headmistress from time to time.

THE PERSON

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications, experience, and personal attributes:



Essential:


A levels x 2 at pass level or equivalent

GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at L4 or above

Experience of working with children and young people in an educational setting

IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft applications

Excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills with clear and accurate spoken English

Articulate and confidence to liaise with subject teachers and act as advocate for pupils.

Ability to take responsibility and show initiative.

Excellent organisational skills

Able to create a good rapport with colleagues and pupils.

Desirable:


Experience of working with children and young adults with individual needs

Knowledge of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), although full training will be given.

Knowledge of Health & Safety standards required in a school setting.

An understanding of their role in terms of safeguarding pupils

Experience of mentoring or coaching young people

Positive attitude

APPLICATION PROCESS

Closing date:

8.00am on Monday 21

st

July 2025

Interview date:

Friday 25th July 2025

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserve the right to close the advert early.


Due to the volume of applicants, we receive, if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion.

THE

SELECTION

PROCESS

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the school where they will be interviewed by the Head of Individual Learning Needs, and a member of the Senior Leadership team. They will also have the opportunity to tour the school.


St Helen's school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as detailed in Part 3 (Safer Recruitment) of the KCSIE 2024 guidance document. Applicants will be asked for proof of right to work in the UK and undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the disclosure and barring service.



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Contact Details

Justine Cox and Callum Halpin (HR Team)

01923843233

recruitment@sthelens.london