Notetaker - Teaching Assistant

Are you a skilled touch typist looking for a rewarding role where you can help to really make a significant difference to a young person's life chances? We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our fantastic team at Three Rivers Academy to support a deaf student in Key Stage 4. You will be required to electronically note-take for this student to facilitate inclusion and academic achievement. You must be an accurate touch typist preferably with a qualification in electronic note-taking. Additional training will also be provided by qualified teachers from Physical and Sensory Support - a targeted specialist education service with Surrey County Council for vulnerable young people. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual who is committed to helping this young person access the GCSE curriculum with the willingness to work in a classroom environment where young people of all backgrounds are supported and encouraged to succeed. On occasions when the student is absent, you will be required to attend the lessons and note-take. Working closely with the student's keyworker you will ensure the student is being supported to achieve to the best of their ability, whilst also supporting with their happiness and wellbeing. This role will require working with the student in timetabled study sessions for the reviewing of lesson content, notes and key vocabulary. This is a term-time only, temporary role commencing as soon as possible until 23 May 2025. Hours are 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.15 am to 3.15 pm. If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please contact the THPT HR Team by email. Please check out the school website vacancy board. Tours to the school are warmly welcomed, if you would like to request a tour of the school, or meet with us informally before applying, then please email the school. All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. The Howard Partnership Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. We really want you to shine as part of our application and selection process so that you can truly perform at your best and feel comfortable. Our processes are extremely flexible. Please let us know what we can do to assist, just contact us by email for an informal chat. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview. Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement. As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)., We are a values-based organisation and seek to recruit individuals who can demonstrate our values. Our values will be assessed through the selection process, so we ask all applicants when providing their supporting statement to also incorporate not only how they meet the essential criteria for the role but to also demonstrate our values. Our values are:

• Integrity - displaying honesty and having strong moral principles
• Partnership - working together and taking collective ownership to achieve the same goals
• Advocacy - working hard on behalf of others to maximise their success
• Resilience - finding success again after something difficult or negative has happened
• Compassion - displaying empathy towards and a desire to help others
• Aspiration - aiming high to achieve success
Please ensure your supporting statement reflects our Values

You must be a skilled touch typist and a qualification in electronic note-taking is preferable.