Vacancy ▸ Teaching Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity to join our SEND Team as a Teaching Assistant.  Each day you will support and assist the teaching of students within the school.

The working hours are from 08:30AM AND 3:30PM Monday to Friday during the school term.  You will also be paid for an extra 5 days per year per year, which enables you to attend team meetings, training and development that sits outside your normal working hours.  Your actual salary is £17,050.02 per annum, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month.  If you are interested in working on a part time basis, please get in touch and we are happy to explore this further with you.

Why choose us?

SEND is at the centre of everything we do at South Hunsley School.  You will work as part of our friendly and dedicated SEND team, supporting the SEND manager together contribute to students’ progress and further enhance the support and guidance to our young people.   Our moto is ‘work hard and be nice to people’. Here at South Hunsley we passionately believe in the limitless potential of every member of our school community. We want everyone to be happy, confident and successful so we can all achieve more than we think is possible. We can promise support, care, encouragement and respect as well as really enjoyable and rewarding working and learning environment. We are genuinely committed to our students and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive. We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact Freya Dobson (HR Officer) on 01482 631208 or by email via Freya.Dobson@southhunsley.org.uk if you would like to visit or find out more.

What can we offer you?

• Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy
• Free tea and coffee in our staff rooms
• An induction programme and continued investment in training and development, with access to coaching and mentoring, career and professional development
• Access to professional qualifications via the apprenticeship levy
• Opportunities to engage with extra-curricular activities
• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working, with a trust commitment to continually look to ways to improve the work-life balance for our staff
• Free parking and good transport links
• Automatic membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme
• Recognition of continuous service if you join us from another school, academy or local government employer
• Cycle to work scheme offering savings of up to 32% on a bike and accessories
• Hot and cold snacks and meals available from our canteens and complimentary lunches on training days
• Corporate membership to the East Riding Leisure gyms, saving over 25% on membership costs and onsite gym at South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College, at only £12.50 per month
• Employee Assistance Scheme available 24/7 via telephone or on-line portal, providing advice on assistance on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling.
• In school individual support from Mind as part of the school’s Whole School Approach to Mental Health and Well Being.
• Opportunity to become a Mental Health First Aider
• Free Flu vaccinations held on site each year
• Refund of the cost of an Annual NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate
• Annual staff survey and opportunities to engage in focus groups which gives you the opportunity to shape the future of the school and the trust
• Salary Finance scheme which offers affordable loans and savings account, as well as tools for budgeting and saving
• Education Workers Scheme from Barratt/David Wilson homes where education workers are entitled to receive a deposit contribution of £750 for every £25,000 spent, up to a maximum contribution of £15,000. So, for example a home costing £200,000 would qualify for a contribution of £6,000
• Access to TeacherPerks.co.uk – discounts from a wide range of organisations.

What we are looking for?

We are looking for an individual who ensures students’ equal access to learning and development, assist teaching staff (and other professionals as appropriate) in the planning of support and behaviour programmes for individual and groups of students. Most of all, an individual who facilitates participation and learning, helping to build confidence and self-esteem, so that all students, including those who present challenging behaviour, are enabled to reach their full potential alongside their peers.

The deadline for completed application forms is Friday 24th November 2023. We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment.

The school’s Strategic Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed at: Strategic-Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-2023-v3.docx.pdf (southhunsley.org.uk) and the Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf 

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please complete the attached Application Form, and return to Freya.Dobson@southhunsley.org.uk, no later than 9am Friday 24th November 2023.