Level Teaching Assistant

Benefits

• Generous pension through LGPS
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well‑being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on everyday spending via My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work‑life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on‑site parking and cycle to work scheme

Thank you for your interest in Hopes court School, an all‑through specialist school within Bourne Education Trust, supporting children with Autism and related communication and interaction needs.

Since opening in September 2024, Hopes court has grown into a school where learners exceed expectations. Our growth continues as we have recently moved into our new purpose‑built school on Waterside Drive, Walton‑on‑Thames – a learning environment designed specifically to meet the needs of our children.

Our new building features flexible classrooms, therapy spaces and communal areas supporting independence, collaboration and wellbeing. Here, pupils will access specialist support alongside high‑quality subject teaching, combining the best of mainstream and specialist education to ensure they can make excellent academic progress while developing socially and personally. At Hopes court, we believe no child should ever have a glass ceiling placed on them.

Every learner deserves the opportunity to succeed, and our mission is to break down barriers and prepare them for life beyond school.

As our school grows, we are looking to expand our teaching staff to meet this important stage in our development. This is an opportunity to be part of a brilliant and growing staff team, contribute to curriculum development, and help shape practice and culture as the school continues to evolve.

• Job title:
  
  Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Location:
  
  Walton-on-Thames
• Contract:
  
  Termtime, permanent
• Hours:
  
  Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 08:30 to 16:00, Wednesday 08:30 to 16:15 and Friday 08:30 to 14:30

• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
• Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning
• Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and need

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification, or willingness to undertake qualification

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.