What skills and experience we're looking for
We are currently looking for a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our successful Achievement Support team, supporting the learning and wellbeing of SEND and Pupil Premium students.
In this role you will help students to understand instructions and support the independent learning and inclusion of all pupils. You will support teaching staff with behaviour management and keeping pupils on task, as well as supporting pupils with their social and emotional well-being, escalating where necessary.
The successful candidate will have previous experience of working or volunteering with young people in some capacity. The post is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience working with secondary age children and would be an ideal first step for someone considering a future career in teaching. A good educational background, with a GCSE (or equivalent) qualification in English Language is essential in this role.
The school uses Teaching Assistants to carry out Midday Supervision. This has been particularly successful in managing student behaviour and helps to build positive relationships with students. Successful applicants will also be required to work 45 minutes per day as a Midday Supervisor; a separate contract will be issued for each post.
What the school offers its staff
• Staff CPD - we offer extensive CPD opportunities with access to the National College and support with external courses to promote career development.
• Competitive Pay & Excellent Pension Schemes - we follow the STPCD for teaching staff and National Pay Rates for support staff. Eligible staff are enrolled into the Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, with generous employer contributions.
• Flexible working and family friendly policies - we have generous policies and entitlements in place to support our colleagues, such as flexible working, leave of absence, maternity/paternity and shared parental leave. Free eye tests are available to staff in eligible roles.
• Free onsite car parking at all HAT schools - EV charging is also available at some sites.
• Complementary access to school gym facilities and discounted membership at Vivacity Leisure Centres in Peterborough (subject to change).
Commitment to safeguarding
Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school will consider carrying out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. Full details are contained with our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and Recruitment and Selection Policy, which are available via our website, or on request.