Teaching Assistant Level 2

Hampton Gardens School

Hartland Avenue, Hampton Gardens, Peterborough, PE7 8HR.

Hampton Gardens is an inclusive school which is proud to serve the local community of Hampton, Yaxley and Cambridgeshire. The school serves just under 1200 students, offering 210 places in each year group and 300 places for Post16 students.

Hampton Gardens is part of the Hampton Academies Trust who also run the highly successful and popular Hampton College all-through school, Hampton Lakes Primary School and Dogsthorpe Infant School. HAT schools have very close links and some shared staff. 

Required for September 2023

Teaching Assistant Level 2

(Permanent & temporary positions available)

We are currently looking for Level 2 Teaching Assistants to join our successful Achievement Support team. We have permanent and temporary positions available, supporting the learning and wellbeing of SEND and Pupil Premium students. For this position you will need to have at least two years previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a similar role.

In this role you will work in conjunction with the classroom teacher and SENDCo to adapt lessons to meet the needs of individual students and small groups. You will take responsibility for delivering agreed learning activities, along with providing feedback to students. You will take an active role in monitoring students and contributing to review meetings with students and their parents, in conjunction with the SENDCo.

You will work 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 days. 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.

A good educational background with GCSE’s at Grade 4/C (or equivalent level qualification) in Maths and English are required in this role.

Working Hours and Salary (Grade 6):

Monday to Friday 8.15am to 3.30pm (with a 45-minute unpaid lunch break)

Total: 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 days.

Full-time equivalent salary (52 weeks) From £22,369 to £24,496

Actual salary From £16,824 to £18,424

We welcome applications from candidates who:

·  Possess the ability to inspire and motivate, and who have a passion for teaching and learning.

·  Have consistently high expectations with the drive to help all students achieve their full potential.

·  Are an exceptional team player and who enjoys supporting and working collaboratively with others.

·  Have the skill to form positive relationships for learning with all staff, students and parents.

·  Share our vision to deliver outstanding education for children and young adults and the commitment to make a difference to outcomes and achievements of students who attend HAT schools.

What we can offer you in return:

·  A fantastic working environment where students are enthusiastic and want to learn. All our Hampton schools have modern buildings, with light and airy classrooms, outstanding facilities and are situated at the heart of the community.

·  We value our staff and recognise the importance of providing ongoing training opportunities. As a growing Trust we are also able to offer opportunities for promotion and fresh challenges as new roles arise regularly.

·  Our extensive induction programme supports staff every step of the way.

·  Full access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme which is designed to help staff deal with any personal or professional problems. Staff have access to free legal advice, medical information, counselling sessions, online self-help tools, factsheets and the wellbeing portal.

For further details please visit the HAT website: http://www.hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk/jobs/

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 1 September 2023

Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.