About this role
The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of Abbey Hill Academy and College are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team.
At Abbey Hill Academy and College our children come first. High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos. In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team.
Job Purpose:
To work with teachers as part of a professional team to organise and support teaching and learning activities for SEN pupils, including classes. The primary focus is to work with individuals and groups delivering specified work under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher. The individual provides specialist learning support for pupils identified as having learning difficulties, including complex and multiple special education needs, in a broad range of different learning situations and settings. The post holder also plans, organises and undertakes other related duties to fully support and underpin learning, personal and social development.
Key Duties
The successful applicant will:
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Provide cover supervision of classes
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Cover for TA’s
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Provide PPA cover for teacher
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Use teaching and learning objectives to plan, evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate within agreed systems of supervision
- Provide specialist support to pupils with severe learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties
The successful applicant will:
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Have relevant experience of working with pupils with SEN
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Be educated to GCSE level 5 or the equivalent in maths and English
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Have excellent IT skills
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Meet the professional standards for Higher Level Teaching Assistants
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Have the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of role with confidence through the medium of English.
Abbey Hill Academy & College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment"
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk
If you are interested in applying and require further information please call 01782 355849 or email [email protected]
More information on the school including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website https://www.abbeyhillschool.co.uk/
Our Offer To You
When you join the St Bart’s family, you’re joining a Trust that truly values it’s people. We’re proud to live by our PEACE values- Passion, Encouragement, Ambition, Collaboration, and Enjoyment, which are at the heart of everything we do.
Here’s what you can expect from us:
- A welcoming, supportive culture where everyone is respected, included and valued for who they are.
- Health and wellbeing support -including access to mental health resources, wellbeing days, discounted fitness memberships and staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits.
- Opportunities to grow- we’re passionate about development, with access to training, leadership pathways and mentoring to help you reach your goals.
- Recognition and rewards -from staff awards to everyday appreciation, your hard work is seen and celebrated.
- Financial peace of mind- competitive pay, pension schemes through LGPS or Teachers’ Pensions, and travel benefits.
- Your voice matters- regular feedback opportunities, engagement surveys and open conversations help shape how we grow together.
And above all, you’ll be part of something amazing - making a real difference to the lives of our brilliant young people every single day.
