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Strathmore is a forward-thinking and innovative Special School based in purpose built accommodation co-located with local, inclusive minded mainstream schools.  

We are a happy, thriving, oversubscribed and growing special school for children and young people aged 4 -19 with severe and complex learning difficulties including those with an additional diagnosis of autism and/or physical/sensory disabilities. We are committed to supporting all of our learners to achieve and enjoy and be stimulated and challenged to fulfil their potential. Our highly qualified and dedicated staff have high expectations of our learners and we all have the highest expectations of ourselves. 

Our learners are at the heart of our vision and we believe that together we make a positive difference.  Our school provides real opportunities for aspiring teachers, school leaders and support staff who want to work in a special educational needs environment.

We recognise that the success of our school is largely dependent on the quality of our staff and are committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding individuals.

There are currently vacancies for Teaching Assistants and Higher Level Teaching Assistants. See below for more information.

HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (HLTA)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Start date: 1st September 2023

Hours: Full Time Permanent - 32.5 hours per week – 39 weeks per year

Salary: Scale 6 NJC 18

Strathmore is a forward-thinking and innovative special school, currently located across the borough of Richmond in 4 campuses, with a 5th location due to open soon. All of 4 sites are co-located with local, inclusive minded mainstream primary and secondary schools and we work closely with each school to promote an inclusive partnership. Strathmore is part of The Auriga Academy Trust with Clarendon and Capella House Schools, and the aim of the Trust is to extend local SEND provision.

We are a happy, positive and hardworking staff, educating learners aged 4-19 with severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities and many of whom have a co-diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition. We work closely with colleagues from Educational Psychology, Health and Social Care to ensure that our learners receive all the support and challenge they need to achieve. Every learner has an Education, Health and Care Plan that details what and how they are learning, including input from Speech and Language, Occupational, and Physiotherapy. Our Family Worker provides invaluable encouragement and information to our families. We have high aspirations for all of our learners and high expectations of ourselves.

The successful candidate will be expected to have experience of working with children and young people (experience of working with children with SLD/PMLD/ASC is an advantage), ideally full HLTA qualification, have good communication and numeracy skills, be creative and have an enthusiastic, imaginative and caring approach to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, have high expectations of learners’ achievements relating to communication, independence, inclusion in the community and behaviour.

To apply for this post, please complete our application form. In your letter of application in Section 9 you will need to explain how your skills, ability, knowledge and experience match the individual requirements in the person specification. Give evidence/examples wherever you can in support of your application. Relevant experience may include paid work or other activities such as college, leisure, family or domestic, community and voluntary work.

The Auriga Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Candidates are welcome to visit the school, to book an appointment please contact us directly.

Closing date for applications: 09:00am on Friday 16th June 2023

Interviews: Wednesday 28th June 2023

For full details please see the applicant pack!

 

TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA)

Teaching Assistant

Start Date: 1st September 2023

Hours: Full Time Permanent - 32.5 hours per week – 39 weeks per year

Salary: Scale 5 NJC 12

Strathmore is a forward-thinking and innovative special school, currently located across the borough of Richmond in 4 campuses, with a 5th location due to open soon.  All of 4 sites are co-located with local, inclusive minded mainstream primary and secondary schools and we work closely with each school to promote an inclusive partnership. Strathmore is part of The Auriga Academy Trust with Clarendon and Capella House Schools, and the aim of the Trust is to extend local SEND provision.

We are a happy, positive and hardworking staff, educating learners aged 4-19 with severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities and many of whom have a co-diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition. We work closely with colleagues from Educational Psychology, Health and Social Care to ensure that our learners receive all the support and challenge they need to achieve. Every learner has an Education, Health and Care Plan that details what and how they are learning, including input from Speech and Language, Occupational, and Physiotherapy. Our Family Worker provides invaluable encouragement and information to our families. We have high aspirations for all of our learners and high expectations of ourselves.

The successful candidate will be expected to have experience of working with children and young people (experience of working with children with SLD/PMLD/ASC is an advantage), have good communication and numeracy skills, be creative and have an enthusiastic, imaginative and caring approach to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, have high expectations of learners’ achievements relating to communication, independence, inclusion in the community and behaviour.

To apply for this post, please complete our application form. In your letter of application in Section 9 you will need to explain how your skills, ability, knowledge and experience match the individual requirements in the person specification. Give evidence/examples wherever you can in support of your application. Relevant experience may include paid work or other activities such as college, leisure, family or domestic, community and voluntary work.

The Auriga Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Candidates are welcome to visit the school, to book an appointment please contact us directly.

Closing date for applications: 09:00am on Friday 16th June 2023

Interviews: Tuesday 27th June 2023

For full details please see the applicant pack!