Higher Level Teaching Assistant

www.tes.com - Jobboard; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Coombe Girls' School is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to assist in organizing and delivering vital literacy interventions under the SENDCo's guidance. The role offers a supportive learning environment with opportunities for professional development and a great work-life balance.

Benefits

Tailored CPD plan

Financial support for ‘M’ Level study

Effective PPA allocation

Touchscreen Chromebooks

Pension Scheme

Employee benefits including Cycle Scheme

Free onsite parking

Access to wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Highly competent individual.
• Inspires and motivates students.
• Passionate about their subject.
• Committed to innovation in school.
• Active role in school life.

Responsibilities

• Organizing, delivering, and monitoring literacy interventions.
• Supporting the SENDCo in student development.

Skills

Competence

Inspiration

Motivation

Passion for subject

Job description

36 hour per week - Term Time only

Coombe Girls’ School and Sixth Form is a comprehensive girls’ state secondary school, with a co-educational Sixth Form. The school is heavily oversubscribed and committed to providing an excellent education to children in the local area. We are proud of the progress our students make from their starting points during their time with us: the school’s Progress 8 score is provisionally +0.65, and over 40% of GCSE entries were graded 7 to 9 last year. The school is part of the Coombe Academy Trust.

Our school is vibrant and diverse, serving the local area of New Malden. We value every individual and the rich wealth of experience, knowledge, values, and beliefs they bring. The experience and talent you bring will help us continue providing the best education and increase opportunities for our students. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work under the direction of the SENDCo, with responsibility for organising, delivering, and monitoring literacy interventions.

We offer:

• An exciting opportunity in a vibrant school
• A tailored CPD plan, including financial support for ‘M’ Level study and ongoing professional development, including National Professional Qualifications in Leadership
• A supportive department and leadership team
• Effective PPA allocation for better work/life balance
• Touchscreen Chromebooks with G Suite education
• Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits such as Cycle Scheme, Pension Schemes, and CSSC membership
• Free onsite parking
• An active Staff Association with sports and social opportunities
• Great location with direct rail links to London Waterloo (25 mins) and regular buses to Kingston upon Thames
• Access to wellbeing programmes including counselling and mentoring

Ideal candidate:

• Is highly competent
• Can inspire and motivate students
• Has a passion for their subject
• Is committed to being part of an innovative school
• Will play an active role in school life