Vacancy 

TA – SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) 

 

Fixed Term until July 2025 

 

Location 

Hamstel Infant School & Nursery, Hamstel Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 4PQ 

 

Salary 

Salary Range: Level 5, point 7-12, £22,369 - £24,496 pro rata (actual salary

£14,733 - £16,134) 

 

Hours of work 

28 hours and 45 mins (28.75 hours) per week, 8.30am to 3.15pm (with 1 hour unpaid

lunch break) term time only 

 

Start Date 

ASAP 

 

About the Role 

We are looking for someone to join our Inclusion Team as a Teaching Assistant - SEMH at our large Infant and Nursery school. Hamstel Infant School and Nursery prides itself on being a child focused, caring, inclusive community; one in which all stakeholders views are valued. We are proud to be held in high esteem by our families and the local community and wish to share this valued position with the right candidate. 

The main scope of the job will be: 

• Working closely with and under the direction of our school SENDCo, SEND teacher and the school’s Inclusion Support Lead 

• Support in classrooms to meet children’s SEND or SEMH needs and supporting teachers and other staff with appropriate strategies. 

• Supporting pupils to be included in the classroom and limiting time out of class. 

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The role requires the holder to be passionate and have experience with inclusion and hands-on practice of supporting children with complex needs and challenging behaviours. 

 

Information about the School 

At Hamstel Infant School and Nursery there is always a warm welcome awaiting you in an environment that is both happy and safe. Our special motto is ‘We Care…’ and this is fundamental to everyone and everything we do. Our school is an inclusive, caring and vibrant educational learning space that has grown to four forms of entry with a Nursery of 48 full-time equivalent places. 

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We have a fabulous team of committed and enthusiastic staff, all of whom are supported by the excellent resources we have on a spacious site, with well-resourced facilities and the expertise to provide the children with unique opportunities for learning. We have a large team of highly dedicated professionals who are committed to guiding the children’s learning and development to enable them to reach their full potential. Our team uses a whole school nurture approach to guide children with their personal and social skills in order to prepare them for life-long learning. 

We are a very inclusive school and pride ourselves in treating every child and family as individuals. We encourage all our children to achieve their best and grow into thoughtful, kind and considerate members of the school community and society as a whole. We take great pride in sharing our school’s many achievements and special awards to advance our skills and support others too 

 

Closing Date: Midday Thursday 26th September 2024 

Interviews: Tuesday 1st or Wednesday 2nd October 2024 

 

For further details or an application pack, please contact Mrs Rebecca Sanderson, Director of HR, Portico Academy Trust, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2JB 

Telephone: 01702 987890 x310 

Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk 

 

Please include a cover letter with your application form, commenting on how you feel you meet the person specification criteria and providing an insight into your relevant experience. 

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates. 

 

Application Documents 

Support Staff Application Form 

TA – SEMH Job Description

TA – SEMH Person Specification

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Application Email 

Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk