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Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Hockley Primary School
Chevening Gardens
Hockley, SS5 4UR
United Kingdom
£18,887 - £20,043 FTE
Part Time, Fixed term until August 2023
28 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
September 2022 Start
Hockley Primary Academy have begun their search for aTeaching Assistant towork under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom.
Following our Ofsted inspection in September 2021, we are an Outstanding School. We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our friendly and supportive team, "all staff support each other and truly work as a cohesive team".
We can offer you:
- A warm, friendly and caring school community "the promotion of pupils' SMSC is outstanding and contributes enormously to the welcoming ethos created by the whole school"
- Children whose "behaviour is exemplary…their attitudes to learning are making a significant contribution to outstanding achievement across the school"
- Continued professional development - a firm belief and commitment to bringing out the best in people "the
- Inspectors found this to be a school of leadership…spotting talent and creating leadership roles to 'grow' the school next leaders".
- A well resourced school
- A beautiful, peaceful woodland setting
We welcome you to visit our school to meet our staff team and children. For visits please contact Helen Read (Executive Headteacher's PA) on hread@hockleyprimary.org
Closing date: 10th July 2022
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. Apply today.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.
Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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Information about the School
Hamford Primary Academy is a place that strives to ensure that children get the very best opportunities to achieve the highest possible outcomes and where high quality learning is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to nurture the skills needed to cope in the modern world with memories to last a lifetime. Every child deserves the very best we can offer with opportunities to explore and develop as learners and rounded individuals that contribute to the community and society beyond. As a member of Academies Enterprise Trust we access exceptional support for our school from experts within the educational sector.
The academy’s vision is:
Each and every child inspired to choose a remarkable life.
The academy’s mission is:
To gather and motivate an inspirational community committed to delivering an excellent education that launches children into remarkable lives.
The academy’s values are:
- Be unusually brave
- Discover what's possible
- Push the limits
- Be big-hearted
WHY JOIN OUR ACADEMY?
Staff Benefits
Development:
We are committed to developing all staff at all levels through high quality development opportunities, resources, and experiences that will support you on your professional learning journey with AET.
Lifestyle:
We champion agile/flexible working across the Trust to help our people achieve an optimal work/life balance.
Money:
All staff have access to our pension schemes (Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme). Everyone has free access to financial advice & support and can access a wide range of retail discounts through our AET Benefits scheme. We also offer Technology Loans to help with any big digital purchases.
Wellbeing:
We recognise that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical and have set up employee assistance programmes which offer free and confidential counselling 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our employees can access our health cash place scheme from BHSF.
OUR TRUST
We are proud to be part of Academies Enterprise Trust (AET).
AET is a national family of 57 schools committed to delivering an excellent education that launches all the children in our care into a remarkable life. It is our deeply held belief that every child has something remarkable to offer and we see it as our duty to help each and every child find this within themselves.
Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
At AET, we want all of our employees to feel included bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and we truly believe that diversity drives innovation.
AET is also an approved Apprenticeship Training Provider (through the ESFA) which allows us to deliver a wide range of apprenticeship programmes across the Trust and our school network. To find out more about what we offer click here.
We also offer teacher training programmes across our network. For more information please click here.
To find out more about AET please click here.
If you would like to make an appointment to come and look round the academy, please contact Teresa Cooper on tcooper@hamfordprimaryacademy.org