Higher Level Teaching Assistant
West Heath School
Kent
- £18,999 - £19,000 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- May 2023
- Apply by:
- 24 April 2023
Job overview
Hours: Monday-Friday 8.30am-3.30pm (Term-Time only, 39 weeks)
Salary: £19,000 per annum (actual salary)
Starting: ASAP
Closing Date: 9am, Monday 24th April 2023
The successful candidate should have experience of working within the KS 2 area of the curriculum and an understanding of SEN needs with a focus on social, emotional and mental health. They should also have a good subject knowledge across the curriculum and, due to the nature of the role, have a flexible approach to delivering support.
The position will see you dividing your time between supporting teaching staff and working 1:1 in the classroom or providing intervention. There will also be a requirement to cover teachers’ lessons. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on students’ lives.
All of our learners have EHCPs and as a school we are proud to promote the development of life skills and social development as equal to academic achievement. West Heath School work towards the end goal of helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood.
For further information about the role please email the school HR Department.
Internal candidates should complete the Internal Staff Application Form.
Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post (including an Enhanced DBS check)
Attached documents
About West Heath School
Our School
West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access mainstream education.
Our Mission Statement
“REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION”
To support and empower every member of our community in the process of developing the capacity to accept and exercise responsibility; to demonstrate respect for themselves and others; to build and maintain relationships based on trust, respect and integrity; and to be courageous enough to continue to build the resilience necessary to flourish.
Our Values
Respect
Having respect for others, for ourselves and for our environment.
Responsibility
Having the courage to accept responsibility for our own actions and their consequences and taking the necessary action to do what’s right.
Relationships
Being open to the vulnerability that comes from building trusting and respectful relationships, knowing that through connection comes so much of what gives life value.
Resilience
Developing the courage to live life, accepting failure as part of learning and growth, and building the capacity to respond positively to adversity.
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