Teaching Assistant

“Hoe Valley School is an inspiring environment at the heart of its community where every student’s experience is personalised. Our students will learn to think independently, pursue their ambitions and achieve to their highest potential.”

The Role

Are you considering a career in teaching but would like to gain some school experience first?

We are looking for a passionate, talented and rigorous practitioner to join our dedicated team in supporting the School on its journey to becoming an established outstanding community School.

The successful candidate will be part of the Personalisation Team led by the SENCO who will share and learn from one another as the School continues to grow. The successful candidate will lead on a specific area of SEND provision and develop an area of expertise to meet the needs of our cohort and reflect the individual’s skill-set.

Our new Teaching Assistant will contribute to improving standards in English, Maths and Science. They will work with students with an EHCP on a 1:1 level and within small intervention groups. They will share the school's vision and the belief that all young people can achieve at high levels.

The School 

• An oversubscribed secondary school which opened in September 2015 to serve the local community of South Woking 
• Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in June 2018 
• Delivering innovative and exciting lessons to years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 
• Committed to knowing all of our students’ talents and strengths and their areas for development. This allows us to personalise the curriculum to stretch and motivate all of our students. 
• Following the national curriculum offering an extended day allowing time for additional Maths and English along with time for all students to complete their homework during the compulsory day 
• A Google School with ICT fully embedded in all curriculum areas 
• Opening a STEAM focussed academic 6th Form in September 2023 
• Committed to learning which is relevant with links to the ‘real world’ of business, higher education and the local community 
• In a state of the art new School completed in September 2018 on Egley Road, Woking with a dedicated Personalisation area

About Us 

• Our staff have access to a cycle to work scheme, reduced gym membership at our neighbouring sports facilities and convenient free parking at our School 
• We have extended School days which allow for longer holidays to recognise and reward the commitment of our staff 
• Committed to supporting our staff by offering bespoke CPD programmes, minimising paperwork and meetings and ultimately by trusting our staff to deliver excellent outcomes

About You 

• You will have A* - C grade in English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent 
• You will have experience working with young people in both 1:1 and small group settings 
• ELSA trained is desirable but not essential

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a School's development  at an 'outstanding' school  and to see your career grow as the School grows.

Deadline for Application

Friday 31st October  - midday

Please send applications and queries to recruitment@hoevalleyschool.org.

Applications are considered as they are received, we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.

Only fully completed application forms will be accepted as valid applications.

CV’s will not be accepted as applications.  No recruitment agencies please.