Teaching Assistant

Be a Part of a Community Driven by Opportunity at Harwich and Dovercourt High School Are you an enthusiastic individual ready to empower students to achieve, belong, connect, and develop? Do you want to be part of a community where every professional demonstrates compassion and care for all? At HDHS, we are driven by opportunity and a powerful belief that every student matters. Through our Preparedness Agenda, we work to support the young people of Harwich and the surrounding villages, dedicated to maximising their life chances and levelling any inequalities. We're looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to become a vital part of our professional body and help us create an environment where every student knows, understands, and believes that the opportunity is here for them. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer a dynamic and stimulating environment where you can truly thrive. The successful candidate will work 27.5 hours per week. This is a 39-week-per-year role, which includes term time and non-pupil days A Day in the Life: You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas: To understand the individual needs of students by being fully aware of their One Plan. To liaise with SENCo and classroom teachers, so that classroom support is targeted so as to impact positively on progress and outcomes. To facilitate reading programmes, and other directed interventions, update intervention records and inform the SENCo about students’ progress. What We're Looking For: You are the perfect fit for our team if you have: GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths. Seizes opportunities and takes the initiative to move things along in a positive way. Co-operates and works well with others in pursuit of team goals, sharing information and supporting others Why Choose The Sigma Trust? We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive sala