TEACHING ASSISTANT
Your Opportunity
Are you interested in working with children and young people to help them achieve their true potential? We are looking for a passionate, talented and rigorous Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team in supporting the School on its journey to becoming an established outstanding community school.
The Role
The successful candidate will be part of the Personalisation Team, led by the SENCO, who will share and learn from one another as the School continues to grow. They will lead on a specific area of SEND provision (such as small group tutoring) and develop an area of expertise to meet the needs of our cohort and reflect the individual's skill-set. Experience working with students with ASD would be desirable but not essential.
Our new Teaching Assistant will contribute to improving standards in English, Maths and Science. They will work with students with an EHCP on a 1:1 level and within small intervention groups. They will share the School's vision and the belief that all young people can achieve at high levels. There is an opportunity to be involved in setting up and managing EAL provision for the nex academic year under the guidance of SENCO.
The role is 40 hours per week, term time only. Working pattern 8am to 4:30pm to include a half hour unpaid lunch.
Salary
£21k - £24k dependent on experience.
Colleague Benefits
- 3 week Christmas holiday
- Longer summer holidays than comparble secondary school
- High quality lunch provision as we employ our own chefs
- Modern new building
- Reduced gym membership at Sportsbox, our neighbouring sports facility
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to convenient and free parking
How to Apply
Please email hr@hoevalleyschool.org expressing your interest in the role and request an application form, ask to arrange a visit to the site, or ask any further questions you may have.
Applications are considered as they are received, we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.
Only fully completed School application forms received will be accepted as valid applications.
Person Specification
| Essential | Desirable | Assessment Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES | ||
| A* - C grade in English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent | Evidence of other relevant CPD qualifications | Application form |
| ELSA or ELA trained | Application form | |
| EXPERIENCE | ||
| Experience working with young people in both 1:1 and small group settings | Application form & interview | |
| Experience of working in a Primary or Secondary school setting | Application form, interview & reference | |
| Evidence of holding high aspirations for young people | Application form & interview | |
| SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||
|
Alignment with HVS CIRCLE Values: C - Courtesy Model the calm behaviour expected of others in terms of consideration, professionalism, trust and respect I - Integrity Fair and honest, trustworthy, committed to earning success through hard work R - Resilience Not giving up when times are tough, demonstrating endurance C - Community A strong sense of responsibility to the community to improve the quality of the local environment for its residents L - Leadership Showing leadership in thought and action, being open to new ideas and overcoming adversity to achieve success; communicating effectively E - Enthusiasm A positive attitude towards life, passion, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning |
Application form, interview & reference | |
| Excellent interpersonal skills with strong levels of numeracy and written and oral communication | Application form, interview & reference | |
| Be a team player who likes to 'muck in', support all aspects of School life and relentlessly pursue what is best for the students | Application form, interview & reference | |
| Strong attention to detail where only the best is good enough | Application form, interview & reference | |
| Ability to remain calm, good humoured and strategic in challenging contexts | Application form & interview | |
| Able to communicate effectively with peers, students and staff across the School | Application form & interview | |
| Commitment to the ethos of the School | Application form & interview | |
| SAFEGUARDING | ||
| Two satisfactory written references including from current/most recent employer | Application form & reference | |
| A satisfactory enhanced DBS check | DBS process | |
The School
"Hoe Valley School is an inspiring environment at the heart of its community where every student's experience is personalised. Our students will learn to think independently, pursue their ambitions and achieve to their highest potential."
Hoe Valley School is:
- An oversubscribed secondary school that opened in September 2015 to serve the local community of South Woking
- Rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in March 2024
- Delivering innovative and exciting lessons to Years 7 - 13
- Committed to ensuring our students leave us with excellent academic outcomes, the skills to be 'work-ready' and the traits of excellent global citizens
- Following the National Curriculum, where Maths and English are taught everyday
- A Google School with ICT fully embedded in all curriculum areas
- Continuing to build a STEAM-focussed academic Sixth Form, which opened September 2023
- Committed to learning which is relevant with links to the 'real world' of business, higher education and the local community
- In a state of the art, new School completed in September 2018 on Egley Road, Woking
- Committed to supporting our staff to have a good work/life balance by offering longer school holidays, bespoke CPD programmes, minimising paperwork and meetings, and ultimately by trusting our staff to deliver excellent outcomes