Special Needs Assistant

Details

Salary based on Hours Advertised-£15,170pa - £15,276pa

This is a permanent role, working 29.5 hours per week/39 weeks a year (term time).

Working Pattern: 9:00am to 3:20pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8:40am to 3:20pm, Friday.

About

We are looking for enthusiastic Special Needs Assistants to work in class alongside a Teacher and Teaching Assistant where there is an identified need for additional pupil support. We are looking for people who will act as a positive role model to our students and who under direction of the class teacher, will be able to support our pupils in their progress and learning using specialised SEN strategies across the school.

The post-holder will work alongside the class teacher and Lead TA to raise the learning and attainment of all pupils in both academic and EHCP areas. Supporting pupils individually or in groups so they can access all areas of the curriculum and helping to promote pupils’ independence.

If you have previous experience in this field, it would be an advantage however this is not a requirement as we offer comprehensive induction and training package to all new employees. To be a successful candidate, you must have basic numeracy and literacy skills e.g., GCSE qualification in English and Maths or equivalent and you should have a basic understanding of Health and Safety regulations, basic IT skills and an enthusiasm to learn.

THPT can offer:

• An opportunity to be part of a dynamic and developing organisation
• Excellent benefit package to include Cycle to Work, Sainsbury’s Loyalty Discount and access to discount schemes
• Fantastic Local Government Pension Scheme, including generous employer contributions
• Rewards and Benefits Scheme that includes Loyalty and Service Awards

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, access to discount schemes and membership of the Teacher Pension Scheme.

We are happy to offer a tour of the school. If you would like to request a tour or would like to meet with us informally before applying.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

The Howard Partnership Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

Apply

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

We are open to receive a full CV in the first instance to be considered before a full application is made. 

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

Values and Behaviours 

We are a values-based organisation and seek to recruit individuals who can demonstrate our values. Our values will be assessed through the selection process, so we ask all applicants when providing their supporting statement to also incorporate not only how they meet the essential criteria for the role but to also demonstrate our values. 

Our values are: 

• Integrity - displaying honesty and having strong moral principles 
• Partnership - working together and taking collective ownership to achieve the same goals 
• Advocacy - working hard on behalf of others to maximise their success 
• Resilience - finding success again after something difficult or negative has happened 
• Compassion - displaying empathy towards and a desire to help others 
• Aspiration - aiming high to achieve success