About Us About Us At Harris Primary Academy Benson, we aim to make learning irresistible, ensuring our children develop a genuine, life-long love of learning. We strive for every child to flourish by delivering an enjoyable curriculum that allows all pupils to succeed academically, physically, emotionally, and socially. There is plenty of time for fun and creativity throughout the school day, and everything we do is underpinned by dedicated teaching of reading, writing, and maths. This combination means our children become eager, confident, and imaginative learners. Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do at the academy. It is our unwavering ambition to empower all our children to become compassionate, polite, and ambitious global citizens of the future. We are extremely proud to be part of the Harris Federation, which comprises over 50 primary, secondary, and all-through academies across London. As part of this thriving community of schools, we benefit from the ability to share, learn, support, and challenge each other. Main Areas of Responsibility Summary Harris Primary Academy Benson is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support individuals and groups of children at the academy, including those with SEND. This will involve supporting learning in the classroom and attending to children’s personal needs where required, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters. Qualifications& Experience Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: Supervising and supporting identified children in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning in a purposeful and supportive learning environment. Assisting in developing resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies, working with the teacher to ensure the provision supports learning needs. Assisting in evaluating identified children’s progress and providing feedback on their achievements, progress and needs. Leading small group sessions and interventions as appropriate. Attending to children’s personal needs where required. Supporting with behaviour management. Undertaking learning activities/teaching programmes, adjustingactivities to ensure achievement of learning goals. Assisting with the supervision of children out of lesson times, including playtimes and undertaking lunchtime duty. Supporting children with their learning and development in respect of local and national learning strategies. Preparing the classroom for lessons, clearing afterwards and assisting with the display of children’s work. Preparing and maintaining resources and assisting children in their use. Undertaking record keeping as requested. Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with parents/carers, gathering and reportinginformation as directed. Providing administrative support as required. Accompanying teaching staff and children on visits, trips and off site activities as required. Qualifications& Experience The successful candidate will have: Qualifications to degree level or equivalent Basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers Some knowledge of strategies in working with young people with challenging behaviours Knowledge of some of the social issues facing children from disadvantaged backgrounds Awareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplace Experience of working directly with children in an education or training environment, supporting learning Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levels Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload Good literacy and numeracy skills Good interpersonal and communication skills, with an excellent standard of written and spoken English Good administrative and organisational skills Ability to interest, encourage, motivate and engage children Ability to work effectively with team members across a wide range of levels and responsibilities Good ICT skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft packages and the ability to update records and databases. Ability to work using own initiative, exercising good judgement where unsupervised Flexibility of approach to work Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercising tact and diplomacy Professional Development& Benefits Professional Development& Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more aboutour benefitson our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to p...