What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to contribute to the vision for the service and support our pupils in a range of subjects, including English and Mathematics, as well as being able to offer pastoral care. This position will be based at The St. David’s Centre.
You will be joining a team which works hard to create a positive and caring community that puts children at the heart of everything we do.
Candidates will need to be patient and understanding of difficulties that can be experienced by our pupils and have excellent communication skills. Candidates will also need to:
• Support the education, care and welfare of pupils, under the direction of the Headteacher and other designated teachers.
• Support or deliver education sessions to small groups or on a one-to-one basis at a variety of locations.
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Improve pupil’s confidence, motivation, social skills and relationships, enabling them to face new and challenging situations.
• Improve pupil’s attendance and punctuality
• Work on your own initiative
• Be a good timekeeper, flexible, accommodating and a team player
For an informal discussion and/or to arrange a visit, please contact Beverley Blower, Head of Service on 01432 274485.
Application forms and further details are available from Hoople. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.
Closing date: Monday 6th January 2025 (midday)
Interviews: Monday 13th January 2025
HPRS is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level.
What the school offers its staff
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service (HPRS) provides education to pupils unable to attend mainstream school for various reasons. The service is currently split over three sites located within Hereford – St David’s Centre (KS4), The Aconbury Centre (KS3) and H3 (Hospital, Home, Hub Teaching Team).
The service benefits from a supportive Management Committee, an effective Senior Leadership Team and a dynamic team of experienced, committed staff.
HPRS provides a safe, secure and welcoming learning environment in which young people can grow as responsible, independent and self-confident learners. We are on an exciting journey of school improvement and have made rapid and significant improvements of which we are all very proud.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.