SEN Teaching Assistant

An opportunity has arisen to join our fantastic team of Teaching Assistants within our Centre at Three Rivers Academy. The role supports an individual teacher, or teachers, in delivering and evaluating programmes and adapting teaching materials to suit the particular requirements of specific pupils and groups, including pupils with special needs. We are looking for an inspirational and motivated individual who is committed to every student whilst working in an environment where young people of all backgrounds are supported and encouraged to succeed. This is a fixed term role for 1 year, commencing 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025 Full time 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08.18am to 4pm, 39 weeks per year (term time only) If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please contact the THPT HR Team by email - see school website. 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 also email the school - see school website vacancy board. 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