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Where possible interviews will be held on site within our schools and we will adhere to our current Covid policy for external visitors. Otherwise interviews will be held remotely by teams.
Working Pattern: 9.00am – 3.25pm plus a 15 min weekly team meeting outside of these hours. 29.85 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only, part time or full time opportunities).
We are looking for staff in both part time (for a minimum of 2 days per week) and full time roles. Please highlight clearly on your application form the number of days (2, 3 or 5) that you are applying for. Your salary will be pro-rated accordingly dependant on hours worked.
West Hill School requires enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistants starting as soon as possible or from September 2021.
We are looking for the right people to join our happy, thriving and growing school. You do not need previous school experience, but we are looking for people who are:
- Keen, fun and friendly and want to work with children
- Able to get involved and love the variety of life where no day looks the same
- Motivated, flexible and want to enhance and shape the next steps for children
If you like the sounds of this role, then becoming a TA could be just for you. We offer broad training and experience e.g. Makaton and Attention Autism to help you secure the skills to support our very special children and our helpful team can guide and advise you to achieve your long-term goals.
Becoming a TA can also serve as a great step towards a future career if you have secured your degree and are hoping to gain further experience before training to teach or follow the pathway of learning to be an Educational Psychologist or Speech Therapist.
West Hill School will have 128 places plus 7 full time equivalent assessment nursery places for children with Learning and Additional Needs. We want every child who attends to achieve as much as they possible can in all of those areas we know are critical for successful life.
Our primary children work at least 3-4 years away from age-related expectations and all pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan covering a range of complex learning difficulties, including speech and language difficulties, autism and/or medical needs. Our models of learning mean that our children are based in mixed aged groups of 10-12 children. All teachers coordinate a subject and this will be defined upon arrival.
Originally part of the LIFT Partnership Multi Academy Trust, a family of schools who work together to use and share a wide range of expertise and services, LIFT Partnership has now merged with The Howard Partnership Trust (THPT) from March 2021.
THPT value their staff very highly, as reflected in the excellent retention rates across the Trust. THPT also operate an extensive Rewards and Benefits Scheme that includes Loyalty & Service Awards, consideration of relocation packages, travel allowances and grants, access to discount schemes and membership of the Teacher Pension Scheme.
If you would like to request a tour of the school, or meet with us informally before applying, then please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@thpt.org.uk
For more information about working within The Howard Partnership Trusts and what we can offer please visit:
https://www.thehowardpartnership.org/our-staff/
For additional information about The Howard Partnership Trust please view the video below.
Interviews may happen earlier than the closing date by mutual agreement, early applications are encouraged. Interviews will take place either prior to half term on 27/28 May or our return after half term.
Employment is 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.
Our Vision is to excel at ‘bringing out the best’ in young people of all abilities and aptitudes, and so increase their life chances for their future success and fulfilment.