Hampton Gardens School
Hartland Avenue, Hampton Gardens, Peterborough, PE7 8HR.
Hampton Gardens is an inclusive school which is proud to serve the local community of Hampton, Yaxley and Cambridgeshire. The school serves just under 1200 students, offering 210 places in each year group and 300 places for Post16 students.
Hampton Gardens is part of the Hampton Academies Trust who also run the highly successful and popular Hampton College all-through school, Hampton Lakes Primary School and Dogsthorpe Infant School. HAT schools have very close links and some shared staff.
Required for September 2024
SEN and Pastoral Support Assistant
Hampto Gardens School is seeking a dedicated SEN and Pastoral Support Assistant to join our Achievement Support Department. This newly created role will provide timely and effective support working closely alongside the SEN Administration Assistant, with a key focus on administrative tasks, pastoral care and SEN related activities.
The successful candidate will have previous experience working within a team and assisting others, plus strong ICT skills, including the ability to use a variety of software packages.
A good educational background, with at least 5 GCSE's (or equivalent) including English & Maths are required for this role.
Working Hours:
25 hours per week, Monday to Friday term time only, plus up to five days.
The exact working pattern is negotiable.
Salary (Grade 5):
Full time salary (52 weeks) From: £23,500 to £24,294
Actual salary (25 hrs / term time + 5 days) From: £13,596 to £14,056
We welcome applications from candidates who:
- Possess the ability to inspire and motivate, and who have a passion for learning.
- Have consistently high expectations with the drive to help all students achieve their full potential.
- Are an exceptional team player and who enjoys supporting and working collaboratively with others.
- Have the skill to form positive relationships for learning with all staff, students and parents.
- Share our vision to deliver outstanding education for children and young adults and the commitment to make a difference to outcomes and achievements of students who attend HAT schools.
What we can offer you in return:
- A fantastic working environment where students are enthusiastic and want to learn. All our Hampton schools have modern buildings, with light and airy classrooms, outstanding facilities and are situated at the heart of the community.
- We value our staff and recognise the importance of providing ongoing training opportunities. As a growing Trust we are also able to offer opportunities for promotion and fresh challenges as new roles arise regularly.
- Our extensive induction programme supports staff every step of the way.
- Full access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme which is designed to help staff deal with any personal or professional problems. Staff have access to free legal advice, medical information, counselling sessions, online self-help tools, factsheets and the wellbeing portal.
- Discounted local gym membership.
P lease note we are unable to accept CV's or online applications. Please see the recruitment pack via the linked HAT website for full details of how to apply for this position.
Visits to the school before the application deadline are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the HR department.
Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday 4 July 2024
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 9 July 2024
Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).