Permanent role. 33.25 hours per week/39 weeks per year
8.45am – 3.45pm with a 30 minute unpaid break Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays. 8.45am-4.30pm with a 30 minute unpaid break on Wednesdays.
We are looking to recruit a Lead Teaching Assistant for Year 4 (flexible working requests accepted).
The lead teaching assistant will work alongside the class teacher and TAs 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, always promoting pupils’ independence. Duties will include:
· Using your area(s) of expertise to contribute to the planning and preparation of learning activities, and to plan your role in pupils learning activities
· Cover and lead class teaching (under supervision) as and when appropriate
· Direct the work, where relevant, of Learning Support Assistants in supporting learning
· Communicate effectively with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher
· Communication Champion:
o Work closely with SALT to ensure each child / young person has the right communication strategy
o Model within in class team high quality universal communication support
o Make resources to support communicationFox Grove School is a purpose-built school in Leatherhead, designed to meet the needs of pupils with Complex Communication & Interaction Needs.
Fox Grove School prepares each pupil with the skills & knowledge they need to progress independently to the next phase of their educational journey. Recognising staff well-being must be at the heart of our school, so staff can best support our pupils to progress.
Fox Grove School promotes values of safety, belonging, connection and trust. When the whole school community lives by these values; it enables us to provide the best quality universal, targeted and specialist support for all pupils and their families. With the right support in place, every pupil can access a broad & balanced creative curriculum.Fox Grove will support your professional development to become outstanding classroom practitioners, this include:
· Being part of The Howard Partnership Trust that has expertise in all areas of SEND as it is a family of primary, secondary, specialist centres and special schools.
· Provide an opportunity for you to develop your expertise in SEND
· A comprehensive and interesting induction and training package including:
o TEACCH – supporting pupil independence.
o Positive Behaviour – providing the best universal supports.
o Being a compassionate school
o Targeted interventions (Attention Autism, Augmented Communication, Zones of Regulation, Social Thinking and Emotion Coaching)
If you have any questions about the role or the application process please contact the THPT HR Team.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.
Tours to the school are warmly welcomed, if you would like to request a tour of the school, or meet with us informally before applying, then please email the HR Team.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.
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.
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.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