We are looking to recruit an experienced higher level teaching assistant to join our support team at Holland Junior School. This is a term time only plus INSET days which is a total of 39 weeks per year, working Monday - Friday  8:30am - 3:30pm.

Main objectives of the post:

• Being a good to outstanding classroom practitioner, covering classes as directed by the Head teacher and SLT.
• To cover classes as required, including the marking of work.
• Continuous improvement of teaching and learning under the supervision of the class teacher, SENDCo or SLT.
• Maintaining and raising standards under the supervision of the class teacher and SENDCo or SLT.
• Tracking performance of specified groups of pupils.
• Leading by example to motivate and work with others.

Holland Junior School is a 2-form entry junior school, graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted.  We have well-resourced classrooms, an amazing library space, and the best Forest School in the county!  Come and see it in action for yourself.  We have dedicated teachers, including PE, MfL and Music, who teach our pupils specialist subjects and also providing additional release time for our teachers.  We have a strong team of teaching assistants across the school who work in classes, as well as working in our new Nurture provision, supporting pupils with aspects of SEMH.

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged via the school office on 01833 715801.

Holland Junior School is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South East.  At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child.  All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise.   Find out more at:  www.holland.surrey.sch.uk and www.thepioneeracademy.co.uk

At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career.  We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.  Our most recent Ofsted inspection also noted that staff speak highly of the support and guidance they receive from leaders in the school and academy trust. Teachers appreciate that leaders listen to their concerns and take decisive actions. Staff affirm that the recent review of marking and feedback procedures has been beneficial in reducing staff workload.

What we offer you:

• A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.
• High quality induction programmes for all new staff and career pathways.
• Excellent CPD opportunities including a bespoke ECT development programme, subject specific training and access to NPQs.
• Annual conferences with keynote speakers, including professionals from the EEF.
• Access to professional coaching.
• A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in pupil welfare, SEND and behaviour.
• Termly forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.
• Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
• Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.

If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the Job Description/Person Specification.  To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form, completing a full education and employment history since leaving school and indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. You will also be required to complete and return a self-disclosure declaration with your application.  Applications should be submitted via My New Term. 

Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.  References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview.  In line with Keeping children safe in education 2025, online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school.  If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address these at interview.   An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List.  Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping children safe in education 2025, will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment.  Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.

The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our Academy Safeguarding Policy is attached. 

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS ADVERT EARLY AND SUITABLE CANDIDATES MAY BE INTERVIEWED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE.