Thank
you for your interest in the role of Teaching Assistant.
Hammer
Lane Academy are delighted to be looking to appoint a committed and experienced
Teaching Assistant to join our brand new staff team in our new provision at
Hammer Lane.
Hammer Lane Academy is
a purpose-built independent specialist school for children in EYFS and KS1 that opened in September 2025. It
provides an environment, that empowers children to make progress providing the
support required to develop according to their personal needs as identified in
their Education Health and Care Plan.
To join on us on this
exciting journey, we are seeking a practitioner with expertise in supporting
children, or a willingness to develop within this area, with a range of
additional and complex needs, particularly those with ASD and social
communication/interaction difficulties. We are seeking applicants with
experience of working with a range of communication interaction strategies and
communication systems such as Pictorial Exchange Communication Systems (PECS)
and Makaton signing systems and experience of working with bespoke/personalised
curriculums to meet individual need.
The
whole staff team work in a positive and collaborative environment where the
needs of the children are at the heart of all best practice and
decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a strong and
dedicated team who are committed to high standards and creating an inclusive
learning environment for all children.
We
look forward to receiving your application.
Warm Regards
Laura Thresh
Head of SEND and Inclusion
Chris Kirby
01924 967619
HammerLaneOffice@watertonacademytrust.org
