Vacancies

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: 20 hours per week, 40 weeks a year

Contract: Permanent

Salary: NJC23

At the Auriga Academy Trust, we support local special schools for children and young adults with a range of complex needs and disabilities aged 4 – 19.  Our pupils are at the heart of our vision and we believe that together we can make a positive difference. We recognise that the success of our schools largely depends on the quality of our staff and we are committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding individuals.  Our schools provide real opportunities for aspiring teachers, school leaders and support staff.  We recognise that the success of our schools largely depends on the quality of our staff and are committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding individuals.

This is an exciting opportunity for a person with experience to join the Auriga Academy Trust central Administration Team. You will be overseeing all aspects of governance effectiveness and compliance within the trust, ensuring governance adheres to good practice and meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. This post would suit an individual with clerking experience and administrative knowledge.

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and highly flexible candidates. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential as the successful candidate will oversee the trust board by working collaboratively with professionals, and will be expected to report to management, Governors and Trustees on all relevant issues. 

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit one of our campuses. If you would like an informal discussion regards the role please contract HR - hr@aurigaacademytrust.org.uk.  Full details of the role are included in the job descriptions, and we look forward to receiving your application. 

Closing date for applications: 8^th July 2022 at 9:00am 

Interviews: 14-15^th July 2022

The Auriga Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with a check of the DBS barred list

Enthusiastic, committed, experienced, flexible and enjoy a new challenge?”

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Therapy Assistant alongside the Speech and Language Therapy team and the Occupational Therapist.  Capella House is a new co-educational specialist school opened to secondary pupils in September 2019 at its Secondary site and to primary pupils in September 2021at its Primary site, both situated in Twickenham. A special school for pupils aged 4 to 16 with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) as their primary need. Capella House pupils may have other additional needs including ASD, ADHD, Sensory issues or Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Classes will have up to 7 pupils and will be supported by HLTAs, TAs and Therapists.

We are looking for enthusiastic, committed and highly flexible candidates who have the motivation and ability to work collaboratively and actively contribute to shaping this new school.  Capella House is an inclusive school so candidates must have strong communication skills, be fast learners and the ability to work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. The Therapy Assistants will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support the inclusion of speech and language therapy and occupational therapy within the classroom environment.

The Therapy Assistant will undertake a variety of tasks, including:

• supporting pupils to develop communication skills
• developing, preparing and maintaining therapeutic materials
• working with pupils, with regular monitoring and therapy programme adjustment by a Speech or Occupational Therapist
• supporting and facilitating group therapy activities both in class and in smaller groups
• preparing resources to support the environment in school and at home.
• supporting the clerical and administrative tasks

You will be working in a friendly and supportive working environment and will be able to access training and development opportunities. You will access clinical supervision and peer support.

If you wish to visit the primary school site or to have an informal discussion with the Headteacher or SaLT prior to application, please ring on 020 3146 1441 to arrange a time. 

Capella House is part of The Auriga Academy Trust, a small local specialist academy chain. 
The Trust and its constituent special schools work in a close and supportive partnership with each school maintaining its unique identity and ethos.   

All Trust schools are in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, South West London which has excellent public transport links.

Closing date for applications:  9:00 a.m. on Friday 1^st July

Shortlisting will take place on afternoon of Friday 1^st July 

Interviews: 7& 8^th July

Capella House School and The Auriga Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Capella House are looking for an English Teacher for their secondary provision. 

Potential candidates are welcome to visit the school and please contact Dominic Sunderland (Headteacher) for more information. 

Capella House School is part of The Auriga Academy Trust is a small local specialist academy chain.  ​The Trust and its three constituent special schools work in a close and supportive partnership, with each school maintaining its unique identity and ethos. All Trust schools are in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, ​South West London which has excellent public transport links. Further details about the Trust can be found on the Auriga Academy Trust website ​www.aurigaacademytrust.org.uk