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Teaching Assistant - GST-R0759

Gloucester

Line Managed by: SENCO
Line Management:  N/A
Contract:  Part-time and Permanent
Salary: Salary calculated in line with the NJC pay scale, Grade F points 6 – 12 £25,183.00 - £27,711.00 pa (Actual: £19,605.88 - £21,574.01 pa)
(starting salary and pay points will be aligned with relevant regional NJC spine on appointment, dependent on the location of the postholder)
Hours of Work: 32.5 hours per week, Term time only + INSET Days
Actual hours of work will be specified by the Headteacher according to the
schools’ needs

Place of Work: Holmleigh Park High School, Holmleigh Park, Tuffley, Gloucester. GL4 0RT
Medical Examination:   The appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report
Superannuation: Under the Social Security Act 1986 the post holder has the right to make their own pension arrangements.  They may choose to contribute to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or a Personal Pension Scheme.  Details of the Local Government Pension Scheme are available at: https://www.lgpsmember.org

Holiday Entitlement: The annual holiday entitlement is 23 days plus 2 extra-statutory days = 44.967 weeks paid
Probation Period: New employees are required to complete a six-month probationary period
Disclosure & Barring Service Check: This appointment is subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to Work Check:    This appointment is subject to verification of the right to work in the UK. Where the successful candidate has worked or been resident overseas in the last five years, such checks and confirmations may be required in accordance with the statutory guidance

 

Job Description
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time. Any such duties should not however substantially change the general character of the post.
This job description forms part of the contract of employment of the successful applicant. The appointment is subject to the conditions of employment of Support Staff contained in the School National Joint Council Pay and Conditions document and other current educational and employment legislation. 

Main Purposes of the Role:
● To support the SEN department with their responsibility for the development and education of children with additional needs at Holmleigh Park High School.
● To contribute to the delivery of the school’s SEN Policy and Inclusion Policy and practice through effective classroom practice.
● To attend appropriate in-service training provided by the school or local authority  
● To attend school team meetings and meetings with external agencies as required and to prepare reports for these meetings, if required   

Duties and Responsibilities
● To provide in-class support for identified individual SEND students or small groups of SEND students (e.g. 4-5 students), including specialist subject support as appropriate.  
● Understanding the needs, outcomes and provision outlined in students’ EHCPs/My Plans and adapting classroom support accordingly
● To develop effective relationships with the parents of SEND students so that progress and provision can be regularly discussed
● Implementing the advice and strategies recommended by other organisations and professionals, such as Advisory Teachers, Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, CAMHS
● Maintaining a working knowledge of the difficulties affecting pupils, such as learning difficulties, dyslexia, ADHD, autism, dyspraxia, visual impairment, speech and language impairment, social interaction difficulties and physical disabilities
● Working with the SENCO and class teachers to identify suitable strategies for students experiencing difficulty in accessing aspects of the curriculum
● Supporting students of all abilities in making progress across the curriculum by demonstrating a proactive role in the classroom at all times
● Employing support strategies that promote SEND students to be as independent as possible
● Under the direction of the class teacher, to assist in the management of the whole class through the overt modelling of effective behaviour management techniques.  
● Small group intervention, where appropriate 
● Under the direction of a class teacher, SENCo or Specialist SEN Teacher, to develop and lead small group work for identified students (e.g.  reading schemes, phonics, spelling, numeracy, speech and language and social skills to groups of 4-5 students) and to contribute to the appropriate paperwork for these groups
● To assist in the production of teaching and learning materials for students, including differentiating the materials. 
●  Using school assessment data to inform support so that help for students is prioritised effectively.
● To provide support, to include personal care, for student(s) experiencing physical or medical difficulties (following training), and physio/transferring of students as appropriate.  
● To provide after school support for identified students as part of Key Stage 4 SEND support for GCSE study or for students attending Homework Club.
● Under the direction of Heads of Year/Deputy Heads of Year, contribute to the school’s daily line up routine and Tutor Time Reading Programme.
● To provide regular feedback to the class teacher and to the SENCo or the relevant line manager.
● To use appropriate systems for recording and monitoring of students with behavioural and learning difficulties (e.g. Provision Map)
● Monitoring individual SEN pupils and reporting on progress and support requirements in lessons ahead of SEN reviews or meetings with parents;
● To undertake assessment of students and to provide data to the relevant member(s) of staff for analysis. 
● To provide support to identified students undertaking tests/exams to enable them to make full use of their access arrangements. 

Generic
● To participate in school initiatives where every person is expected to contribute to the learner's progress.
● To participate in the school’s professional learning programme as agreed.
● To play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting its distinctive mission and ethos, and encouraging and ensuring staff, pupils and students adhere to school expectations.
● Such other duties may be reasonably allocated by your line manager or Academy Principal teacher.
Staff Development
● To continue personal development in the relevant areas
● To engage actively in the Performance Management process
● To participate in whole school CPD programmes where relevant
● To take part in the staff development programme by participating in arrangements for further training and professional development.

Safeguarding
● Be keenly aware of the responsibility for safeguarding children in this role, and to help in the application of the Safeguarding Policy within the school
● Comply with the school’s Safeguarding Policy in order to ensure the welfare of children and young persons
● To work seamlessly with the safeguarding team to ensure information is shared immediately

Personal Responsibilities 
● To play a full part in the life of the school community and to encourage staff and students to follow this example
● To actively promote school policies and procedures
● To be responsible for own continued professional development
● To comply with the school’s Health & Safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate.
● To be courteous to colleagues, visitors and telephone callers and provide a welcoming environment
● To attend meetings scheduled in the school calendar punctually
● To adhere to the School’s Safeguarding Policy.

Working Environment
● Most activities will be undertaken within the school premises.   

This job description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements of the post holder. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements. The job description will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to change.

Person specification 
The successful candidate will meet the following person specification.  Please note that the listed criteria will form the basis of the selection process. Applicants should address all elements of the Person Specification, demonstrating experience and where appropriate citing supporting examples within their application.

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Closing date for applications: 12/01/2025

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