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Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Hammersmith Academy

Hammersmith and Fulham

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
2 July 2019

Job overview

The Headteacher and Governors of the Hammersmith Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspiring Teaching Assistant to join the inclusion team. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to support students and teachers to inspire a love of learning and a passion to succeed.

Hammersmith Academy is an innovative 11-18 Academy, sponsored by City of London Livery Companies, the Mercers’ Company and the Information Technologists’ Company. The Academy opened in September 2011 to Year 7 and Year 12 students and has grown to 859 on roll.

Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates with the appropriate skills, vision and desire to work at the Academy, where expectations are high and there is a strong focus on student achievement.  Specialist roles ie. Access Arrangements, Speech and Language, may be available for experienced candidates which will carry a project allowance of £2,000 per annum.

As Teaching Assistant, you will need to demonstrate the following in the development of a successful Academy in line with the sponsors’ vision:

  • Excellent literacy and numeracy skills;
  • Passion and drive to raise educational standards and ideally a desire to become a fully qualified teacher or a HLTA;
  • An inclusive approach to an Academy ethos of achievement;
  • Commitment to the development of students as effective autonomous learners;
  • Commitment to modern technology and on-line learning approaches;
  • Determination to achieve ambitious targets and outcomes;
  • Responsibility and accountability for all decisions taken;
  • Ability to work effectively with others and represent the Academy to the local and wider community;
  • Utilise the most appropriate resources and ensure that they are used efficiently, effectively and safely whilst providing value for money;
  • Play a key role in the pastoral structure within the Academy;
  • Develop and implement policies, plans, targets and practices within the context of the Academy’s vision and ethos.

Please complete the application form, which includes a supporting statement, and a monitoring form. CVs alone will not be accepted.

Please send your completed application form by email to: hr@hammersmithacademy.org

The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday, 2nd July 2019 at 9am

Interviews will take place: Week beginning Monday, 8th July 2019

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date without notice.  Early application is therefore advised.

We would very much like to hear from you if you share our vision, values and enthusiasm.  We are very happy to discuss the role informally and visits to the school are welcome.

For further details please visit our website www.hammersmithacademy.org

Hammersmith Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check) and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Hammersmith Academy is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate on grounds of gender, race, age, disability or marital status.

Please note that, as part of Hammersmith Academy’s Green approach and our commitment to reducing the impact of vehicular access to the Academy on the local and global environment, there is very limited parking and all staff are therefore encouraged to travel to work by public transport.

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About Hammersmith Academy

Hammersmith Academy is a non-denominational, all-ability, co-educational secondary school for 11-18 year olds.

Our Vision

To develop highly qualified, aspirational young adults who make outstanding progress and as active citizens take a lead within the community and are committed to giving 100% in everything they do.

Our Values

We inspire pride and confidence in our students to achieve their full potential. Everyone in the Academy is responsible for modelling a positive and professional attitude at all times.

We create a stimulating and enriching learning environment where high expectations and challenge prepare students for a global society.

We succeed by developing a growth mind-set through the skills of resilience, resourcefulness, reflectiveness and reciprocity.

HA learners demonstrate:

  • Pride and Commitment
  • Professionalism and Leadership
  • Community participation
  • Honesty and Reliability
  • Respect and Integrity
  • Confidence and Independence

Hammersmith Academy ensures that students are happy, safe and secure in their learning and develop through a culture of success, into self-confident independent learners who become highly valued members of their community. Strong leadership at all levels challenges underachievement and ensures students make outstanding progress and achieve high standards of attainment.

It is an inspiring and creative place to learn, which is rich in digital and creative media technology that stimulates and develops students’ academic and vocational skills through the promotion of excellence.


Staff benefits:

The Academy offers all its staff a range of benefits including:

  • Interest Free Loan of up to £1000 - for IT equipment
  • Employer pension contribution – Teachers Pension Scheme (Teachers); Local Government Pension Scheme (Support staff)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Season ticket loan – employees are entitled to apply for an annual, interest free season ticket loan for travel or apply for a bike loan
  • Free Health and Fitness – full access to the Academy’s fantastic gym and fitness facilities
  • Free lunch and hot drinks – for staff who dine with students
  • Free breakfast — on Fridays and on INSET days and staff can take advantage of our subsidised breakfast service each day
  • A commitment to Wellbeing — free flu vaccinations offered annually, INSET in July to plan for September so that you can enjoy your summer and a two-week half term during the Autumn Term
  • Access to the London Borough of Hammersmith’s Parking Permit Scheme offering subsidised parking in the local area
  • Membership of Medigold Health Protect – our mental health and well-being support service
  • Membership of the National College
  • In addition to whole school CPD, a separate CPD budget of up to £300 will be available to staff to be agreed with Department Head and CPD Manager

Living Wage

Hammersmith Academy is proud to be a Living Wage employer.


Investors in people

Hammersmith Academy has been awarded accreditation against the Investors in People Standard after just 5 years.

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Applications closed