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Thornhill Primary School

Teaching Assistant Vacancy – Key Stage 1 with 1:1 SEND support

Closing date: 23/09/2024 at 12:00

Contract/Hours: Fixed Term Contract , Part-time

Salary Type: Support Staff

Salary Details: Grade 6, Point 12 £26,609 FTE (Actual Salary £9272.88)

Hours of Work: Start date to be confirmed with the successful candidate. Term time - 39 weeks. Fixed Term until 31/12/2024 (with a possible extension to this date)15 hours per week 9am-12pm Monday - Friday pm

Location of Role: Thornhill Primary School

Contact e-mail address: [email protected]

Job/Person Summary

The Vacancy

We have a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant in Key Stage 1, supporting the teacher with whole class learning and involving some 1:1 SEND support.

The Role

We are excited to be in a position to add to our dedicated team. The successful candidate will have high expectations of children’s academic, personal, social and emotional development.  Experience across the primary age would be desirable but not essential.  The successful applicant will also be skilled in supporting the class teacher to create a calm and purposeful learning environment and have excellent interpersonal skills to support our relationship approach to learning. Above all applicants must believe that with determination, compassion and energy they can make a difference to the children and their families, raise aspirations and ensure the best possible outcomes for our pupils. The role will involve some 1:1 SEND support, under the direction of the class teacher and school Inclusion Lead.

Our School

Located in Thornhill, Southampton, Thornhill Primary School is a vision and values-led, inclusive school underpinned by strong relationships.  We are on a journey of improvement and we welcome candidates who want to be part of this exciting time of change and development and to be part of our committed team.

Our Vision

Together we grow successful learners, responsible citizens and happy and confident individuals.

Our Trust

We are part of Hamwic Education Trust. The Trust offers unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education.  We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ outstanding people.  We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and senior leaders.  Our staff have opportunities to work on cross phase projects and to work in other schools within the Trust in order to gain invaluable experience and enhance their skills.

Application Procedure

Visits to the school are highly recommended and welcomed. For more information about the school and our team please look at the school website.  Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, the job description and application form can be found at www.hamwic.org Completed applications should be returned to Esther Willetts, Business Manager at: [email protected]