Teaching Assistant

The Governors wish to appoint a conscientious and friendly person to join our highly successful AEN Department as soon as possible.  The suitable candidate would work under the direct instruction of the SENCo.  The main responsibilities of the role are to assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupil to whom you are assigned, to enable him to make best use of the educational opportunities available to him. 

The post is both rewarding and challenging requiring flexibility and commitment to raising standards of literacy and numeracy across the curriculum.  The ideal candidate will have previous experience of supporting pupils with additional educational needs and experience in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs would be advantageous. The ability to work on both a small group and one-to-one basis is essential.  

Applicants must be dedicated and inspiring individuals who will make a real difference to the students and help them achieve their potential targets for the year.  Ideally, the successful candidate will hold the Level 3 certificate. 

Our school motto ‘Believe and Achieve’ represents our unwavering commitment towards our pupils and staff becoming the very best versions of themselves, achieving their full potential. As a school, we set our standards high and do not compromise.   

The opportunity for personal development and progression at Hurstmere is key to our success. An active commitment to staff development through a strong and consistent focus and dialogue around teaching and learning pedagogy makes this an ideal position for candidates committed to being the best practitioner they can be.  

Hurstmere School is a popular, non-selective secondary academy for boys aged 11 – 16, serving the local community of Sidcup.  It is a special place, with a strong sense of community and a determination to succeed in all that we do.  The school is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils and a “culture of vigilance” to safeguard and protect all in its care.  There are policies and procedures in place, including safer recruitment procedures.  All staff and volunteers are expected to uphold this safeguarding commitment.   Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and other employment checks.  

Hurstmere offers a supportive and inclusive environment that celebrates and welcomes diversity.  We expect everyone to have the highest expectations of themselves and of each other.  Our pupils are expected to be ready to learn, to work hard and to celebrate their own and each other's achievements.  We have staff who are devoted to providing the best education and pastoral care possible, and pupils of whom we are extremely proud; this mix creates a school that is a pleasure to work and learn in.   

We are committed to a strong home-school partnership and believe the whole community can contribute to the progress of our pupils as they journey through Hurstmere School, to sixth form, apprenticeships, university, the workplace and beyond.   

To apply please complete the application form via the link below. In addition to uploading the application to the TES website you can, should you wish, email to info@hurstmere.org.uk or post to the school. 

For further information please email Mrs C Walsh, HR/Cover Officer, on info@hurstmere.org.uk.  

Applications should be submitted as soon as possible and no later than:- Friday 2nd September 2022 at 12.00 noon 

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.