We are looking for enthusiastic and inspiring Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team at Larkmead School. This role is ideal for anyone passionate about education and eager to positively impact students' lives, supporting their learning and personal development. You will be working alongside talented staff,  supporting students with SEND across the curriculum at both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

The work would mostly be in the classroom supporting students in lessons led by the subject teacher but could also involve working with a student or small group of students in the Learning Support Base on a programme agreed by the Head of Learning Support.

The successful applicant will need to be adaptable, be prepared to work with students with emotional as well as learning difficulties and be able to work effectively within a team.

Contracted hours are 32.5 hours per week, 8.30am - 3.30pm this includes a 30 minute unpaid break, Monday to Friday term time plus inset days. There is some flexibility on number of days worked, but due to the nature of the work, not on the start and finish times. 

Benefits of working at Larkmead include:

• Full support for your professional development and future training needs
• A commitment to recognise previous, continuous service.
• A generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment.
• Employee many join a staff Pension Scheme
  
• A commitment to offer flexible working whenever we can and to support the work life balance of our employees
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme via confidential telephone service & downloadable App.
• A Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Blue Light Card discount eligibility
• Free staff car parking and Eye Care Vouchers

If you are keen to be part of a school with clear, positive values and which adds positive value to our students and staff then we look forward to meeting you.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Philippa Cross on 01235 520141

Larkmead School is a member of the Vale Academy Trust.  The Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

All staff will be expected to promote fundamental British values as part of a school that values diversity and individuality, exemplified in our values of ‘one community, individual minds, creating futures.  Larkmead school is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.