Teaching Assistants in Hartford

TA responsibilities

• 1. TA to support students in lessons - reporting to SENDCo
• 2. TA to be part of the literacy intervention team delivering a range of literacy interventions for students across all year groups - reporting to Literacy Interventions Lead
• 3. TA in the role of Inclusion Worker - reporting to Alternative Provision Manager

Strategic purpose

To support students including those with Special Educational Needs and disabilities in the distinct roles by:

• Contributing to the development of the SEND department
• Running literacy interventions where appropriate and under the guidance of the literacy intervention team.
• Supporting students in our Gateway provision.

We are looking for highly motivated and committed Teaching Assistants.

SEND TA Role (Level 1, 2 or 3)

Working within a dedicated and experienced team. Depending on the experience and level of the successful candidates, main duties include:

• Supporting students in their lessons
• Undertaking a Key Worker role
• Planning and/or delivering interventions

We are looking for a highly motivated and committed Teaching Assistants to join our thriving SEND department at Hinchingbrooke School. We are seeking individuals to be a members of our SEND support team who can support our students to access their learning in a range of contexts and lessons.

• This role involves working within our Literacy Interventions Team. It is ideal for those who genuinely have a passion for helping students to improve any aspects of literacy.
• Experience of delivering literacy interventions would be desirable.
• This is also a fantastic opportunity for those considering a career in Teaching to gain valuable first‑hand experience or has had teaching experience.

Inclusion Worker TA (Level 3)

• An exciting and diverse role within a highly successful and supportive inclusion team.
• A key role in supporting students with complex social, emotional, behavioural and academic needs through bespoke educational programmes.
• Work within a strong and experienced team, the successful candidate will contribute significantly to maintaining high standards of support and inclusion across the school.

We are a friendly school, with an expanding SEND offer meaning new and exciting opportunities. We will offer training and support for the right individuals. This is a great opportunity to work in a school with a skillful and dedicated teaching team and wonderful children. So, if you think you have what it takes to make a difference to the lives of our students, come and join us at Hinchingbrooke where we believe every student can fulfil their potential and challenge themselves in everything they do.

We can offer:

• Excellent professional development opportunities
• A supportive and experienced teaching team
• Children who love learning and are rewarding to work with
• Excellent resources and the wider career development opportunities afforded by a multi academy trust

Salary: NJC Scale TA Level 1, 2 or 3

Level 1a and b, points 3-4 (£24,796 to £25,185 pa FTE - pay award pending). Actual salary £21,267.34 pa on point 3

Level 2, points 5 to 6 - (£25,583 to £25,989 pa FTE - pay award pending). Actual salary £21,942.34 pa on point 5

Level 3, points 7 to 11 (£26,403 to £28,142 per annum - pay award pending ). Actual salary £22,645.65 pa on point 7.

Contract: Permanent. 32.5 hours per week. Term time plus 5 training days (39 weeks per year). Part time may be considered