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as’ overwhelmingly positive’ about their roles (December 2022).
School

Henley-in-Arden School
Stratford Road, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire, B95 6AF
Post Teaching Assistant
Hours of work
20 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Term time only (38 weeks per year)

Grade
Band C
Salary range £25,992 – £28,624 (Full Time Equivalent)
Actual Salary £11,747 – £12,937 (for 20 hours per week, term time)

Contract Permanent, Part Time

Job Start Date As soon as possible

Job Description

Person Spec

Henley-in-Arden School are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and talented
team to support pupils in lessons and deliver interventions to small groups across the year
groups.

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join our fantastic Special Educational Needs
Team in our forward thinking and aspirational school based in Warwickshire’s beautiful,
medieval market town of Henley-in-Arden. You’ll be joining our passionate and exceptionally
performing department which nurtures and develops our student’s learning throughout their
time with us and helps develop their language, knowledge and skills.

At Henley-in-Arden we promote an inclusive atmosphere, all students have access to a broad
and balanced curriculum that is delivered through high quality teaching and learning. In order
to support our students with special educational needs we focus on quality first teaching with
a particular emphasis on effective differentiation. This helps to ensure that students can
access the curriculum whilst predominantly being taught in mainstream mixed ability classes.
Teaching staff are supported by a highly skilled Learning Support Team who work across the
key stages providing in class support for students who require it the most. At Henley-In-Arden
we work with students who have specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, as well as
students with sensory difficulties, physical conditions, ASD, ADHD, visual and hearing
impairments.

The key responsibilities for this post are as follows (a comprehensive job description is
available):
• To support students in class with learning activities; monitoring and evaluating their
progress
• Provide support, encouragement, advice and guidance to students
• Challenge and motivate students
• To provide support for students with approved exam dispensations
• Be involved in the development and implementation of behaviour management
• Participate in marking students’ work and record achievements/progress
• Be familiar with SEN Code of Practice and the school’s systems and structures as
outlined in policy documents including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Child
Protection policies
• Establish constructive relationships with students, parents/carers, external specialists

Qualities & qualifications required:
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs/Level 4s to include English & Maths at Grade C/Level 4 or
equivalent
• Knowledge or experience of working with children who have learning difficulties is
desirable
• Ability to orally communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• A caring and supportive disposition
• Desirable: Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualifications or Supporting Teaching &
Learning in School Certificate (Level 3) or Graduate qualification to enable support to be given to a subject within the school

In return we can offer you:

• A positive and innovative learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and
governors
• Enthusiastic students who enjoy learning and engage positively in all aspects of
school life
• A collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff which promotes a sense of
teamwork and unity
• A Senior Leadership team who is committed to promoting the best environment and
outcomes for staff and students
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• The potential to collaborate and work with other staff in our Multi-Academy Trust.

We promise to offer you both a stimulating and highly rewarding experience in return for your
motivational skills and good practice. Opportunities don’t arise very often to work in a vibrant
school like Henley in Arden and we are delighted to be offering the chance for someone to
join the team.

Visits are strongly advised for an opportunity to visit our school, talk to the Headteacher and
meet our fantastic students to get a feel for our ethos, ahead of interviews. For an informal
chat about this exciting opportunity, please contact Mrs Sally Smith, our Office Manager, on
01564 797550 or email ssmith@henleyschool.com

Henley-in-Arden School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity,
sexuality or religion. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS
Disclosure, including a Children’s Barred List Check, and, in line with Keeping Children Safe
in Education, will be subject to a social media online search.

To apply for this role and to see our Application Information Pack (including the person
specification), and full job description, please visit MyNewTerm:
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136991/EDV-2024-HAS-82565

CVs will not be accepted.
Closing Date: Monday 25
th November 2024 – 9am
Interviews – Date TBC (candidates successfully shortlisted to interview will be contacted)

Please access our website to understand why Henley is a special place to work:
https://www.henleyschool.com
Click here to see more about working in our school:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzd-sZRAGaw

We are proud to be part of the Arden Multi-Academy Trust (https://www.ardenmat.org.uk/),
partnered with three other schools in the local area including Arden Academy in Knowle. This
support mechanism ensures that leaders collaborate and innovate together to provide an
outstanding educational experience for our school, and provides continuous opportunity for
further development for our staff.

Cleaner for Henley in Arden School

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: Band A – £12.26 per hour plus holiday pay

Hours of work: 15 hours per week
Monday to Friday
6am – 9am or 3.25pm to 6.25pm

Term time plus 4 weeks during school holidays (total 43 weeks per year)

Contract: Permanent

Henley in Arden School are looking for a Cleaner to join our friendly school and provide an
efficient support service to the school by ensuring a clean, safe and secure learning
environment.

We are proud to be part of the Arden Multi-Academy trust, partnered with five other schools in
the local area including Arden Academy in Knowle. This support mechanism ensures that
leaders collaborate and innovate together to provide an outstanding educational experience for
our school, and provides continuous opportunity for further development for our staff.

We promise to offer you both a stimulating and highly rewarding experience in return for your
motivational skills and good practice. Opportunities don’t arise very often to work in a vibrant
school like Henley in Arden and we are delighted to be offering the chance for someone to join
the team.

The key responsibilities for this post are as follows (a comprehensive job description is
available):
• Daily cleaning and deep cleaning
• To keep all areas of the school clean and tidy, e.g. mopping, vacuuming, dusting, floor
polishing, toilet cleaning
• Use of mechanical equipment, e.g. floor polishing
• Ensure equipment is in good working order
• First aid
• Safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults

Qualities & Qualifications required (a full person specification is available):
• A reasonable standard of literacy and numeracy, with a willingness to undergo future
training and development
• Ability to carry out manual handling and other physical tasks.
• Good communication skills with the ability to talk with school staff, pupils, parents and
contractors.
• Basic understanding of IT
• Daily cleaning and deep cleaning experience
• Basic knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation relative to the post

In return we can offer you:
• a positive and innovative learning culture supported by pupils, staff, parents and
governors;
• enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning and engage positively in all aspects of school life;
• a collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff which promotes a sense of
teamwork and unity;
• a Senior Leadership Team who is committed to promoting the best environment and
outcomes for staff and pupils;
• opportunities for CPD and progression as part of a Multi Academy Trust
• Local Government Pension;
• Free flu jabs
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Please apply for this vacancy via MyNewTerm:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136991/EDV-2024-HAS-65897

For further information or to enquire about a visit to the school, please contact Human
Resources – humanresources@arden.solihull.sch.uk

Henley in Arden School (Arden Multi Academy Trust) is committed to safeguarding and promoting
the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality or religion.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and, in line
with Keeping Children Safe in Education, will be subject to a social media online search.

Click here to see more about working in our school: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzdsZRAGaw

And what makes us special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqa3r-I9aQE

Closing Date: Wednesday 20th November 2024 (9:00am)

Interviews: Wednesday 27th November 2024