New Generation Schools Trust opened Hope Community School in September 2013, a Free School, to meet the increasing demand for primary school places in the local area.

The children, staff and Governing Body of Hope Community School are looking for a dynamic Teaching & Pastoral Assistant to support them in their journey to become outstanding.

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching & Pastoral Assistant who has the drive to achieve the very best for our pupils and has interpersonal skills to play a key role in shaping our school’s successful future.

Through a Christian ethos and personalised curriculum, Hope Community School provides an excellent education experience for all children and families. As a School, we have a desire to innovate and serve the local community.

For further information about the school, please visit https://www.hopecommunityschool.org

An exciting opportunity to be part of the team at Hope Community School.

We are looking for:

• A well-educated, flexible and confident team player who has experience of working with children with SEN needs in a school or similar setting
• A T-PA who can support children’s learning, assist the class teachers, and help to make and maintain a positive, organised and efficient learning environment
• A T-PA who can supervise children at lunchtime and at play
• A good team member who can work collaboratively to develop outstanding practice

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Mrs Donnelly on 020 3223 2000 or at enquiries@hopecommunityschool.org

To apply for this vacancy please download and complete the application form available from the Attachments section below.

Your application should be submitted to enquiries@hopecommunityschool.org

Alternatively, applications can be sent to Hope Community School, 167 Rectory Lane, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5BU.

CVs will not be accepted.

To apply for this vacancy please visit https://www.hopecommunityschool.org

The closing date for applications is Monday 10th June 2024 at midday and interviews are scheduled for week commencing Monday 17th June.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.

Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview.

Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

Our Trust and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.