Total 39 job vacancies by Teaching Vacancies

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main Responsibilities and Duties

Support for pupils

• Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning.

• Establish constructive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, and interact with them according to individual needs.

• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils in all situations.

• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.

• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher.

• Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils.

• Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.

• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities

• Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.

• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips, and out of school activities as required within the working day and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.

• Undertake planned support and interventions with pupils during and outside of lesson times, within the working day.

What the school offers its staff

The King’s (The Cathedral) School is a very special place to work, educating children from seven years old through to eighteen. The School has an incredibly strong reputation in the area and is one of a very small number of state Schools that has retained close links to the Cathedral dating all the way back to 1541. The School is heavily oversubscribed, staff retention is very high, and staff will typically choose to send their own children to the school for their education. The School places a real emphasis on students achieving well academically alongside participating in a wide range of sporting, musical and leadership opportunities.

The appointed applicant will be part of a department that has high standards and achieves excellent results with their students. The Department benefits from a number of highly trained staff that includes experience working in primary schools, significant expertise in reading support and numeracy support and several of our staff hold mental health qualifications. We are part of the first cohort of the Peterborough Virtual School’s Connected Communities Project.

The School offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities and we ensure our SEN students benefit from these. These include House Music competition, Year 7 and 9 residential trips, Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze and Gold), School drama performances, trips to France and Germany, sport, and attending activities week programmes. We often have SEN students in senior prefect roles in Year 13.

Commitment to safeguarding

The King’s (The Cathedral) School fully recognises the responsibility it has under section 175 of the Education Act 2002 (as amended), the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (as amended) and Education and Training (Welfare of Children) Act, 2021 to have arrangements in place to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

What skills and experience we're looking for

To support teachers and pupils in the delivery of quality teaching and a modern curriculum. The aim is to:

• raise and maintain standards of education and social development for children promote the involvement of pupils in the social and academic processes of the school
• enable pupils to become more independent learners
• help to raise standards of achievement for all pupils
• Understand and implement all Safeguarding policies and procedure in relation to working with children and young people.

What the school offers its staff

Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils

• Friendly and supportive staff and Governors
• A caring Christian ethos
• Support with 3 classes per year group
• A “Good” Ofsted report – March 2023 – please click on link to view our latest report https://www.williamlawceschool.co.uk/page/?title=Ofsted&pid=816
• An “Excellent” SIAMS report – April 2019
• A personalised approach to continuous professional development and supporting career development.

Commitment to safeguarding

We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. School will be alert to signs of abuse/neglect and will follow Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Safeguarding Children Partnership Board’s procedures to ensure children receive appropriate effective support and protection. Schools will contact Children’s Social Care when they have reasonable cause to suspect a child may be suffering/likely to suffer significant harm. Staff in school with responsibility for child protection (Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead) carry out their responsibilities in accordance with the law and are acting in the best interests of all children.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate must have the skills and experience to enable students to become independent learners and make progress. The successful candidate would support students with SEND in their lessons to ensure they meet their full potential. The ability to share your expert knowledge and experience through training and CPD sessions for other teaching assistants and teachers is essential.

What the school offers its staff

ELA staff benefits include:

• Reduced contact time to enable professional development;
• EAP with access to counselling & physiotherapy;
• Health care cash plan;
• Paid annual family day;
• Extensive discount club access;
• Cycle to work & electric car lease schemes;
• Enhanced parental leave;
• Flexible work practices;
• Laptop & mobile phone payment plans;
• Ticket ballots for high profile events;
• Generous annual leave allowance for support staff;
• Discounted gym membership for all staff.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main Responsibilities and Duties

Support for pupils

• Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning.

• Establish constructive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, and interact with them according to individual needs.

• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils in all situations.

• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.

• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher.

• Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils.

• Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.

• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities

• Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.

• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips, and out of school activities as required within the working day and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.

• Undertake planned support and interventions with pupils during and outside of lesson times, within the working day.

What the school offers its staff

The King’s (The Cathedral) School is a very special place to work, educating children from seven years old through to eighteen. The School has an incredibly strong reputation in the area and is one of a very small number of state Schools that has retained close links to the Cathedral dating all the way back to 1541. The School is heavily oversubscribed, staff retention is very high, and staff will typically choose to send their own children to the school for their education. The School places a real emphasis on students achieving well academically alongside participating in a wide range of sporting, musical and leadership opportunities.

The appointed applicant will be part of a department that has high standards and achieves excellent results with their students. The Department benefits from a number of highly trained staff that includes experience working in primary schools, significant expertise in reading support and numeracy support and several of our staff hold mental health qualifications. We are part of the first cohort of the Peterborough Virtual School’s Connected Communities Project.

The School offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities and we ensure our SEN students benefit from these. These include House Music competition, Year 7 and 9 residential trips, Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze and Gold), School drama performances, trips to France and Germany, sport, and attending activities week programmes. We often have SEN students in senior prefect roles in Year 13.

Commitment to safeguarding

The King’s (The Cathedral) School fully recognises the responsibility it has under section 175 of the Education Act 2002 (as amended), the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (as amended) and Education and Training (Welfare of Children) Act, 2021 to have arrangements in place to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Samuel Pepys is a Cambridgeshire area special school for pupils (125 on roll) aged 3 – 19 years living in St. Neots and the surrounding area. All pupils have an EHC Plan to meet their severe and complex individual needs. We wish to appoint team players whose skills and experience will contribute to meeting the needs of every pupil. The successful applicant will confidently and competently be able to work with children and young people with a range of needs, have a caring, positive approach to supporting behaviour and be flexible about working across the whole school. Supporting physical activities such as rebound trampolining, hydrotherapy, The Daily Mile and outdoor learning are all a part of this fun-filled role.

Samuel Pepys School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to successful pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS, health check and two satisfactory references, requested prior to interview. In line with KCSIE guidance and as part of due diligence an online check will take place for shortlisted. We actively promote equality of opportunity in employment in our school and would be pleased to receive applications from all candidates regardless of age, ethnicity or religion.

Your prospects of being invited to interview will be enhanced if your letter of application identifies your personal experiences, strengths and qualities cross referenced to the person specification. Please download the application pack from the school website www.samuelpepysschool.co.uk and return your completed application to the school office via email joinus@samuelpepys.cambs.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 16th October 2024 at 9am.

Interviews will be held week beginning Monday 21st October 2024.

Please note the application pack is available to download on the school website.

CVs or applications via an agency are not accepted.

What the school offers its staff

Are you looking for….

• Rewarding work supporting pupils with special educational needs
• Being part of a well-trained, supportive staff team
• A busy, active, varied role
• Term time working to fit in with school holidays
• Work in a school described as “a calm and happy place” where “staff are proud to work at the school” by Ofsted (March 2019)

Commitment to safeguarding

Samuel Pepys School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to successful pre- employment checks including an enhanced DBS, medical check and references, requested prior to interview. If you would like to talk informally about this opportunity, or arrange to visit, please contact Joanne Hardwick, Head Teacher or Penny Kirkpatrick, Deputy Head. Further information can be found on the school website under staff /join our team

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate must have the skills and experience to enable students to become independent learners and make progress. The successful candidate would be responsible for coordinating the support of our students with sensory needs such as visual impairment, and multi-sensory impairment in addition to supporting students with SEND in their lessons. The ability to share your expert knowledge and experience through training and CPD sessions for other teaching assistants and teachers is essential. You will be ably supported by our experienced SEND leadership team, and will have the chance to participate in a range of CPD opportunities, from specialist sessions to shadowing and coaching.

What the school offers its staff

In return, IVC can offer you:

• the opportunity to work in a team where collaboration is a high priority and the programme of professional learning is outstanding
• excellent career pathway opportunities with a culture of looking to promote from within, including positions across our growing Trust, the Eastern Learning Alliance
• access to the opportunities created through the Eastern Learning Alliance
• support in an organisation where wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do and which has led to the introduction of a successful wellbeing directory to improve wellbeing and work-life balance
• subsidised access to our Trust schools’ sports centre leisure facilities available for use before, during and after the school day, and half price Adult Education classes for you and your friends/family.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will have previous experience of working or volunteering with young people in some capacity.

Successful candidates will require a good educational background, with a GCSE (or equivalent) qualification in English Language.

What the school offers its staff

• Staff CPD - we offer extensive CPD opportunities with access to the National College and support with external courses to promote career development.
• Competitive Pay & Excellent Pension Schemes - we follow the STPCD for teaching staff and National Pay Rates for support staff. Eligible staff are enrolled into the Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, with generous employer contributions.
• Flexible working and family friendly policies - we have generous policies and entitlements in place to support our colleagues, such as flexible working, leave of absence, maternity/paternity and shared parental leave. Free eye tests are available to staff in eligible roles.
• Free onsite car parking at all HAT schools - EV charging is also available at some sites.
• Complementary access to school gym facilities and discounted membership at Vivacity Leisure Centres in Peterborough (subject to change).

Further details about the role

We are currently looking for Level 1 Teaching Assistants to join our successful Achievement Support team, supporting the learning and wellbeing of SEND and Pupil Premium students. We have one full time and one part time (3 days per week) position available.

In this role you will help students to understand instructions and support the independent learning and inclusion of all pupils. You will support teaching staff with behaviour management and keeping pupils on task, as well as supporting pupils with their social and emotional well-being, escalating where necessary.

The successful candidate will have previous experience of working or volunteering with young people in some capacity. The post is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience working with secondary age children and would be an ideal first step for someone considering a future career in teaching.

You will work 5.5 hours per day in this role (plus a daily 25-minute unpaid break), term time plus 5 days per year. 3 days will be for staff training days in September and January. The remaining 2 days will be for SEN review meetings and training and will be agreed in advance with your line manager.

The school uses Teaching Assistants to carry out Midday Supervision. This has been particularly successful in managing student behaviour and helps to build positive relationships with students. Successful applicants will also be required to work 45 minutes per day as a Midday Supervisor; a separate contract will be issued for each post.

Commitment to safeguarding

Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school will consider carrying out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. Full details are contained with our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and Recruitment and Selection Policy, which are available via our website, or on request.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The ideal candidate:

• Will possess GCSE English & Maths Grade C (4/5) or above or equivalent
• Some experience of supporting children in Key Stages One/Two.
• Possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

What the school offers its staff

The opportunity:

• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children’s learning!
• A job that is fun and will make you smile!
• An opportunity to use a range of skills in supporting children’s learning and the curriculum
• Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff
• Valuable experience if you wish to go into teaching!
• Term-time only position - offering greater flexibility in work life

Further details about the role

VACANCY FOR LEVEL 2 TEACHING ASSISTANT AT HATTON PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 5, Points 5-7 £9,09.65-£9,401.93.

Hours: 17 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only).

We have an exciting opportunity working as a member of our Teaching Assistant team at Hatton Park Primary School.You will be part of a very friendly, supportive team working in our wonderful classrooms – you will be supporting whole class teaching, leading group interventions as well as providing one-to-one support for children with specific needs.This will be a varied, fun and fulfilling role where you will be making a difference to the children’s learning and you will see their progress every day.Midday supervision may also be part of the role and a willingness to undergo first-aid training would be desirable.

The opportunity:

• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children’s learning!
• A job that is fun and will make you smile!
• An opportunity to use a range of skills in supporting children’s learning and the curriculum
• Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff
• Valuable experience if you wish to go into teaching!
• Term-time only position - offering greater flexibility in work life

The ideal candidate:

• Will possess GCSE English & Maths Grade C (4/5) or above or equivalent
• Some experience of supporting children in Key Stages One/Two.
• Possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

Benefits of working for us include:

• Local government pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Excellent family friendly working policies
• Generous sick pay
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free tea and coffee making facilities

Hatton Park Primary School is a modern school with excellent facilities in the heart of the village community of Longstanton. Hatton Park Primary School is ideally situated within walking distance of the guided busway running from St Ives to Cambridge and is close to A14/M11 link roads. Our staff work together to provide a friendly, caring and safe community enabling children to flourish in their learning as well as supporting their physical, social and health development and education.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve.The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff.To find out more about the Trust, please visit:www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information, please see the Applicant Information Pack below.

Visits to our schools are warmly welcomed – please contact Hatton Park Primary School on 01954 273315 or emailoffice@hattonpark.orgto arrange an appointment.

Interviews:Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Please note that Meridian Trust may reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date of the advertisement.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The ideal candidate:

• Will possess GCSE English & Maths Grade C (4/5) or above or equivalent
• Some experience of supporting children in Key Stages One/Two.
• Possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

What the school offers its staff

The opportunity:

• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children’s learning!
• A job that is fun and will make you smile!
• An opportunity to use a range of skills in supporting children’s learning and the curriculum
• Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff
• Valuable experience if you wish to go into teaching!
• Term-time only position - offering greater flexibility in work life

Further details about the role

VACANCY FOR LEVEL 1 TEACHING ASSISTANT AT HATTON PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 4, Points 3-5 £11,387.41-£11,769.54 actual salary.

Hours: 22 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only).

We have an exciting opportunity working as a member of our Teaching Assistant team at Hatton Park Primary School.You will be part of a very friendly, supportive team working in our wonderful classrooms – you will be supporting whole class teaching, leading group interventions as well as providing one-to-one support for children with specific needs.This will be a varied, fun and fulfilling role where you will be making a difference to the children’s learning and you will see their progress every day.Midday supervision may also be part of the role and a willingness to undergo first-aid training would be desirable.

The opportunity:

• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children’s learning!
• A job that is fun and will make you smile!
• An opportunity to use a range of skills in supporting children’s learning and the curriculum
• Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff
• Valuable experience if you wish to go into teaching!
• Term-time only position - offering greater flexibility in work life

The ideal candidate:

• Will possess GCSE English & Maths Grade C (4/5) or above or equivalent
• Some experience of supporting children in Key Stages One/Two.
• Possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

Benefits of working for us include:

• Local government pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Excellent family friendly working policies
• Generous sick pay
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free tea and coffee making facilities

Hatton Park Primary School is a modern school with excellent facilities in the heart of the village community of Longstanton. Hatton Park Primary School is ideally situated within walking distance of the guided busway running from St Ives to Cambridge and is close to A14/M11 link roads. Our staff work together to provide a friendly, caring and safe community enabling children to flourish in their learning as well as supporting their physical, social and health development and education.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve.The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff.To find out more about the Trust, please visit:www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information, please see the Applicant Information Pack below.

Visits to our schools are warmly welcomed – please contact Hatton Park Primary School on 01954 273315 or emailoffice@hattonpark.orgto arrange an appointment.

Interviews:Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Please note that Meridian Trust may reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date of the advertisement.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will need knowledge of working with students who have social, emotional and mental health needs. The ability to work both independently and as part of a large team is essential

What the school offers its staff

• Salary commensurate to your experience
• A strong and ongoing CPD program
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Use of the onsite gym
• A Senior Team that are keen to drive school improvement and are open to innovation and creative thinking
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone to join our successful Learning Support Team, who shares our vision supporting students to develop a full and productive life. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, flexible, and talented individual. This is a leadership position which will often require an adaptable, decisive approach. The successful candidate will be given responsibility for monitoring the learning support provision for a specific year group, and progress with the year group through their time in the School. They will also be responsible for particular areas of SEN provision; in the first instance this is likely to be reading in Key Stage 3.

The appointed applicant will be part of a department that has high standards and achieves excellent results with their students. The Department benefits from a number of highly trained staff that includes experience working in primary schools, significant expertise in reading support and numeracy support and several of our staff hold mental health qualifications. We are part of the first cohort of the Peterborough Virtual School’s Connected Communities Project.

Applications are welcomed from colleagues with experience working with children and supporting them in their learning; relevant TA or HLTA qualifications and experience would be an advantage. They should have the confidence to deliver high quality interventions to groups of students and individuals. We will consider all applicants, including those looking ahead to future careers in teaching.

What the school offers its staff

The King’s (The Cathedral) School is a very special place to work, educating children from seven years old through to eighteen. The School has an incredibly strong reputation in the area and is one of a very small number of state Schools that has retained close links to the Cathedral dating all the way back to 1541. The School is heavily oversubscribed, staff retention is very high, and staff will typically choose to send their own children to the school for their education. The School places a real emphasis on students achieving well academically alongside participating in a wide range of sporting, musical and leadership opportunities.

The School offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities and we ensure our SEN students benefit from these. These include House Music competition, Year 7 and 9 residential trips, Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze and Gold), School drama performances, trips to France and Germany, sport, and attending activities week programmes. We often have SEN students in senior prefect roles in Year 13.

Further details about the role

Main Responsibilities and Duties

Interventions

• Oversee interventions in the relevant key stage.
• Observation of support in lessons with a view to discussing strategy and types of support.
• Plan provision in conjunction with the SENDCo.
• Assist the SENDCo in determining intervention targets
• Upload interventions to SIMs
• Monitor student progress (SISRA)
• Monitoring the records kept by all TA working with pupils and drawing concerns or matters of interest to the SENDCo’s attention.

Exams

• Update spreadsheet with details of exam concessions.
• Prepare exam timetables in conjunction with the SENDCo.

Transition

• Assist the SENDCo in the process of transition between KS2 and KS3.
• Assist the SENDCo in the process of transition post 16.

EHCPs

• In conjunction with SENCO and admin support prepare paperwork for EHCP review.
• Update review sheet in pupil’s EHCP file to show which actions have been taken.
• Attend EHCP annual review meetings.
• Ensure actions are relevant to outcomes in EHCP and EHCP outcomes are met.
• Assist the SENDCo in setting appropriate, specific and measurable targets for EHCP.

Leading other TAs in supporting students

• Observation of support in lessons and interventions with a view to discussing strategy and types of support.
• Carry out appraisal observations and interviews as directed by the SENDCo.
• Leading Department discussions and planning on meeting the needs of students.
• Monitoring record keeping of all TAs who are working with students to include monitoring logs and attendance sheets.
• Contributing to and leading when appropriate Department INSET on matters, strategy, planning and administration.
• Organise the planning and delivery of Key Skills and small group lessons in conjunction with the relevant HOD and SENDCo

Liaise with relevant teaching staff over the needs of pupils

• Preparation of supporting data
• Attend the relevant year group meetings and prepare the minutes in conjunction with HOD.
• Ascertain information from teachers prior to EHCP reviews.

Supporting Students

• Support students with revision strategies and help to develop new methods and materials to aid revision.
• Liaise with outside agencies such as medical services and Careers services.

Meeting with SENDCo

• Attend regular meeting with SENDCo on a regular basis (ideally once a week) to support departmental planning

Commitment to safeguarding

The King’s (The Cathedral) School fully recognises the responsibility it has under section 175 of the Education Act 2002 (as amended), the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (as amended) and Education and Training (Welfare of Children) Act, 2021 to have arrangements in place to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main Responsibilities and Duties

Support for pupils

• Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning.

• Establish constructive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, and interact with them according to individual needs.

• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils in all situations.

• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.

• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher.

• Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils.

• Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.

• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities

• Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.

• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips, and out of school activities as required within the working day and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.

• Undertake planned support and interventions with pupils during and outside of lesson times, within the working day.

What the school offers its staff

The King’s (The Cathedral) School is a very special place to work, educating children from seven years old through to eighteen. The School has an incredibly strong reputation in the area and is one of a very small number of state Schools that has retained close links to the Cathedral dating all the way back to 1541. The School is heavily oversubscribed, staff retention is very high, and staff will typically choose to send their own children to the school for their education. The School places a real emphasis on students achieving well academically alongside participating in a wide range of sporting, musical and leadership opportunities.

The appointed applicant will be part of a department that has high standards and achieves excellent results with their students. The Department benefits from a number of highly trained staff that includes experience working in primary schools, significant expertise in reading support and numeracy support and several of our staff hold mental health qualifications. We are part of the first cohort of the Peterborough Virtual School’s Connected Communities Project.

The School offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities and we ensure our SEN students benefit from these. These include House Music competition, Year 7 and 9 residential trips, Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze and Gold), School drama performances, trips to France and Germany, sport, and attending activities week programmes. We often have SEN students in senior prefect roles in Year 13.

Commitment to safeguarding

The King’s (The Cathedral) School fully recognises the responsibility it has under section 175 of the Education Act 2002 (as amended), the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (as amended) and Education and Training (Welfare of Children) Act, 2021 to have arrangements in place to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant with experience of working with children with special educational needs to join our friendly, happy school who:

- enjoys working 1-1 with children with additional needs, particularly those with ADHD /ASD

- is calm, sensitive and understanding

- has an optimistic, creative, problem solving approach

- has an ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults

- is committed to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

- A genuine commitment to a healthy and sustainable work life balance

- Regular, high quality professional development

- A friendly and supportive team of teachers, teaching assistants, support staff and senior leaders

- Children who are polite, friendly and keen to learn

- A pro-active governing body

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding and Child Protection are of paramount importance at Bourn Primary Academy, permeating throughout every area of school life and are a shared responsibility for all members of our school community. Our school’s vision encompassing ‘working together in friendship’ is supported through providing a safe and welcoming environment where pupils feel loved and are respected and valued. All our staff are trained to be alert to signs of abuse and neglect and are empowered to follow the Safeguarding Children Partnership Board’s procedures to ensure that appropriate and effective support and protection is provided when necessary.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a highly skilled teaching assistant who already has a Level 4 HLTA qualification or above?

Do you want to join a forward-thinking school with innovative approaches to learning at its heart that benefits from being strongly evidence informed?

We are looking for someone who:• Is an excellent practitioner and able to teach across the primary age range

• Is a team player• Is inspirational, adaptable and consistent in their approach to working with children• Has high expectations and a commitment to raising standards• Has experience of planning, assessing and teaching lessons to mixed attainment classes• Has a commitment to research-informed practice

What the school offers its staff

Our school ethos is built around the motto TEAM – Together Everyone Achieves More. Children, families, staff and governors embody this motto alongside our 7 R’s of Resourcefulness, Responsibility, Respect, Reflectiveness, Resilience, Relationships and Risk Taking.

Commitment to safeguarding

Hemingford Grey Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS check. Hemingford Grey Primary School is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you ready to join a highly motivated and skilled team? Do you want to work in a vibrant and fast paced environment? Do you want to support the development of new approaches to teaching and learning in a passionate and risk taking school? Are you fluent in spoken and written English? If so, we are the right school for you!

We need: Teaching Assistant

To start: Immediately

Pay Scale: NJC grade 1 point 2 (£22,366 FTE)

Hours: Teaching Assistant 32.5 per week

Times: TA: 8:30 – 3:30 Monday – Friday

We wish to appoint a dedicated, hard-working and motivated teaching assistant. The contract will be term time only, fixed term, ending 31.12.2024 in the first instance.

You will be a valuable member of the team working with the class teacher to support the children. You will also be part of the lunchtime team for ½ hour each day.

The successful applicant will need enthusiasm, patience, caring and understanding. Also fluent in standard English.

Experience working with children and a willingness to work in all year groups of the Federation is required.

Please come and visit us, it is the only way to truly realise how special we are. We received an overall ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted in January 2019.

Please contact Mrs Hedges, Tel 01223 518330 or e-mail: sbm@kingshedges.cambs.sch.uk

to arrange a visit and applications are via My New Term: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/110775/EDV-2024-KHPS-87927

Kings Hedges Education Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care.

All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

This role is classed as regular activity. Before you proceed with your intention to apply for a position or to support us please take full consideration of the following points.

• All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including a Barred List check where applicable to the role. Where you have been shortlisted for a role, you will be required to complete a Declaration of Offences Form, disclosing all relevant previous criminal convictions and cautions. Please contact the Head teacher to discuss this step further if you wish.
• If you are shortlisted for the position you are applying for, we will carry out an online search against you, for information that is publicly available online and usually before interview. This will include social media accounts you may hold.
• We will assess your knowledge of safeguarding by asking specific questions about this area of our role during the interview process and your answer to this question will form part of our decision-making process.
• You will be provided with an induction process, and you are expected to engage with this monitored process.
• Our safeguarding policies and procedures will be explained during your induction and on a regular basis.
• Kings Hedges complies the Childcare Act 2006 and the Childcare (Disqualification) and childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 208. All shortlisted candidates whose role will involve the responsibility for the provision or management of such childcare (including teaching) shall be required to declare that they are not disqualified from undertaking such work.
• Application forms must be completed in full. Please pay particular attention to your work history and inform us of any gaps in employment. CVs will only be accepted alongside a completed application form.
• Please ensure you state full details of your qualifications.
• References may be taken up prior to interviews and any discrepancies will be addressed during the interview process.

Closing date – 9am Thursday 26th September 2024

Interview date – W/C 30th September 2024

What the school offers its staff

Friendly, supportive schoolChances for professional development

Commitment to safeguarding

Kings Hedges Education Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This role is classed as regular activity.