Overview
Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Hawthorn Academy. Ref: SCH-TPAT-0072. 78 day(s) remaining. Establishment: Hawthorn Academy. Location: RG40 3BT. Salary: 25872.03 - 28010.38. Department: Hawthorn Academy. Job Type: Part Time. Closing Date: 19/12/2025 09:00. Interview Date: TBC upon receipt of application/s. Start Date: ASAP (subject to the completion of all necessary checks).
Contract Type: Permanent. Contract Term: Term time only (TTO). Hours per Week: 32.50. Weeks per Year: 44.480. Pay Grade: Support Staff | SCP23 - SCP26.
The Role
The Role
Main purpose
To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision and assisting the teaching staff in the implementation of National Curriculum/Developmental Curriculum and School Curriculum. This may involve planning, preparing, and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes and monitoring pupils and assessing, recording, and reporting on pupils’ achievements, progress, and development.
Be responsible for the management and development of a specialist area within the school and/or management of other teaching assistants including allocation and monitoring of work, appraisal, and training.
Be responsible for communication liaising between managers/teaching staff and teaching assistants as well as organising and chairing TA meetings at least termly and actioning any points raised.
Undertake if required, recruitment/induction/appraisal/training/mentoring for other teaching assistants and ensure that new TAs have completed a full induction process following the school policy and are well versed with Health and Safety issues throughout the school.
We would like to hear from you if
* You have good numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills (GCSE Level 4 or equivalent in English and Math’s is desirable).
* You have the ability to work with a range of children and young people with additional and complex needs.
* You are a team player who can build good working relationships with colleagues.
* You are flexible, enthusiastic, and resilient, with a good sense of humour.
* You are committed to ongoing personal development.
* You have high aspirations in teaching and learning for all children and young people.
What can we offer you
* The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward-thinking multi-academy trust, where you are making a difference to the lives of young people.
* Opportunities for development and career progression.
* Induction programme and ongoing CPD and training.
* A range of staff benefits including access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a workplace pension scheme (LGPS).
* Free eye test for DSE users.
* Free flu vaccinations.
* Free tea and coffee.
* Refer a friend bonus (up to £500).
* A positive and friendly working environment.
How to Apply
For further details of the post and how to apply please visit the Propeller Academy Trust vacancies page. If you would like to discuss the post further, please contact Gemma Wheatman at gemma.wheatman@hawthornacademy.org.uk.
Please note that CVs will NOT be accepted.
Safeguarding and Compliance
The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.
Important: Where the role involves regulated activity, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in such activity. A copy of the Propeller Academy Trust’s Child Protection Policy and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed via each Trust schools website.
Apply for this role: Submit your application today with our simple process. The Propeller Academy Trust is dedicated to supporting young people with special educational needs and fostering an inclusive and innovative environment.
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