Who are we?

The Robert Fitzroy Academy is a three-form entry primary school in Croydon situated in the heart of the local community. We are part of a family of schools within the REACh2 Academy Trust. We are an Ofsted rated ‘Good School’ with three previous ‘Good’ inspections since our opening in 2012.The Academy’s main aim is to provide exceptional learning experiences for its pupils and we wish to recruit staff that are committed to providing an inclusive, stimulating environment which encourages children to become confident, happy learners.

Our fundamental belief is the whole child is the whole point.

It is our goal to create a school where children can achieve academically but also flourish as citizens of the world.

What are we looking for?

We are looking to recruit an experienced Teaching Assistant, specifically to work with two pupils with special educational needs - one in year 4 and one in year 6.  You will need to have personal qualities and skills of the highest order, to help ensure that the Robert Fitzroy Academy becomes a truly outstanding and highly successful school. Your role will be to support the class teacher, to support pupils’ learning and to support the ethos of the Academy.

In particular, successful candidates should have:

·         Experience of working with and caring for children with special educational needs within a school setting.

·         Experience of working with children with limited verbal skills. 

·         Able to work independently with support from teachers to deliver a personalised curriculum & the ability to ask questions.

·         Ability to deliver intervention to support skills.

·         High expectations of students in terms of learning, achievement and behaviour

·         Enthusiasm and dedication to developing innovative approaches to learning, teaching, mentoring and guidance.

·         A commitment to promoting and fostering good relationships between children and with parents and colleagues.

·         The ability to deescalate children who are dysregulated and an understanding of positive behaviour management.

·         Knowledge of the SEND code on practice

You should be:

·         Forward thinking and willing to adapt to the changing needs of the school and the SEN pupils.

·         Able to work independently and plan support for children in collaboration with the teacher and follow recommendations from outside agencies.

·         Able to promote the warm, caring and friendly ethos of the school to pupils, parents and the public.

·         Able to work under pressure, whilst remaining calm and patient

·         Able to manage challenging behaviour linked to needs.

·         Confident to use your own initiative when required.

·         Good at working to timescales and able to timetable your day using visual timetables for the children.

·         Computer literate and knowledgeable about SMART targets

What we can offer you?

·         An active school community with supportive parents

·         An award-winning learning environment

·         Excellent professional development opportunities

·         A supportive working culture that focuses on positive learning behaviour and high expectations for all children

·         Continued professional development through weekly meetings.

·         Support from teachers, team leaders and Senior leaders

·         The chance to work with a supportive family of schools (REAch2 trust) who share the same passion for primary education.

Find out more.

Our website http://www.robertfitzroyacademy.com is full of information about our school. We also have a very lively social media culture at the school which we will expect you to contribute to if you join us. You can see all our social media in one place on the Latest News tab on our website.

You are invited to submit an application form to Deborah Tapson, Office Co-ordinator via MyNewTerm