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1:1 Teaching Assistant

Hammond Academy, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5TD

This job expired on 29 September 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  November 2023

• Closing date

  29 September 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Working pattern:
  • Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,812.00 - £21,575.00 Annually (FTE) Equivalent to £10.79 per hour

1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary

Main Areas of Responsibility

• The post holder will work alongside teachers and other teaching assistants who support the learning of pupils.   Flexibility by all staff is important in order to meet the varied needs of pupils.
• The post holder is managed by the SENDCO, but will work with several teachers.  
• The principal focus of the job is to support individual pupils who have SEND.  This requires the post holder to be able to adapt his/her work to the specific needs of the pupil.
• To support with planning (through professional dialogue) to provide a programme of activities suitable to the age range of the children.
• To ensure that activities take into account the individual needs of each child.
• To engage in ongoing discussions with class teachers, informing them of the progress made by the individual children.
• To liaise with external professionals, attending meetings to discuss the progress of individual children.
• To ensure the safety and welfare of children.

Knowledge, Experience and Training

• Experience of working with or caring for children of the relevant age.
• Experience and / or knowledge of working with children with additional needs would be desirable; although a willingness to learn and adapt with the role is essential.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Basic knowledge of first-aid.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to work in a team.

Equalities

• Be aware of and support differences and ensure that pupils have equality of access to opportunities to learn and develop.

Training

• Engage in professional development resulting from Performance Management, and to support the needs of pupils.

Health & Safety

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and GDPR; and report all concerns to an appropriate person.

The Aspire Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Our interviews will always include questions relating to child protection and/or safeguarding. The successful applicant will be required to undertake vetting checks including an enhanced DBS and occupational health clearance. References will be sought and any gaps in employment history need to be justifiable.

 

The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present.  The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary.                                                                                                            

 

 

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About Hammond Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 384 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Hammond Academy website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hammond-academy (opens in new tab)

Hammond Academy is a large 2 form entry school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire which is part of Aspire Academies Trust and the West Herts Teaching School. We are able to offer both a supportive and enthusiastic staff which boasts excellent continuous professional development through the teaching school and opportunities for progression within the Trust and its other schools.

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