Monday to Friday (term time)
Salary: £22,086 - £24,029 per annum (based on work pattern of 34.5 hours a week)
We have an opportunity for an inspiring and skilled Lead Teaching Assistant to join us at Linden Bridge School. The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher and as part of a wider school team, to raise the learning and attainment of pupils supporting them individually or in groups, so they can access all areas of the curriculum whilst always promoting our pupils’ independence.
We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant who can demonstrate:
- An informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by using specialised Special Educational Needs (SEN) strategies to support pupils individually, in small groups or as a whole class in their progress and learning
- Using their area(s) of expertise to contribute to the planning and preparation of learning activities, and to plan their role in learning activities
- Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
- Attending to the pupils personal requirements and physical care while encouraging independence at all times
- Supporting pupils with universal and targeted support for all areas of their Educational and Health Care Plan (EHCP) – communication, interaction, well-being and motor skills
- Monitoring and evaluating student progress and reporting back to the relevant staff
- Direct the work, where relevant, of Special Needs Assistants in supporting learning
Applicants for this post should ideally hold CACHE Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject, or be able to evidence ability at an equivalent level.
If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please contact the THPT HR Team by email.
We are happy to offer a tour of the school. If you would like to request a tour or would like to meet with us informally before applying, then please email the HR Team.
All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.
The Howard Partnership Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
We really want you to shine as part of our application and selection process so that you can truly perform at your best and feel comfortable. Our processes are extremely flexible. Please let us know what we can do so that you can be at your best throughout the application and selection stages, just contact us by email for an informal chat.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.
Values and Behaviours
We are a values-based organisation and seek to recruit individuals who can demonstrate our values. Please ensure your supporting statement reflects our values.
Our values are:
- Integrity – displaying honesty and having strong moral principles
- Partnership – working together and taking collective ownership to achieve the same goals
- Advocacy – working hard on behalf of others to maximise their success
- Resilience – finding success again after something difficult or negative has happened
- Compassion – displaying empathy towards and a desire to help others
- Aspiration – aiming high to achieve success
Safeguarding and Further Information
The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.
As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
Linden Bridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and members of our community to share this commitment. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support and protection. We actively support the Government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism, and promote British values and children’s rights.