Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Be the teacher you always wanted to be - focusing on classroom craft and children, not paperwork!

We are looking for a hardworking, dedicated, HLTA to work in our growing SEN school to deliver lessons up to and including GCSE. We offer class sizes of 6 or less with additional support, a real focus on relationships, classroom craft and a great outcomes. The children are generally able but with gaps caused by anxiety based non attendance. We would consider part time for the right candidate.

Stone Lodge Therapeutic School is an expanding independent SEN school for children aged 11-17 with high functioning ASD and SEMH. It is currently rated "Outstanding" in two areas and "Good" in two others. Our ethos is rooted in our 3 values of care, understanding and ambition which apply to both staff and pupils. Our approach to supporting children is underpinned by therapeutic principles and approaches including PACE.

We strongly believe that by going the extra mile we can transform the lives of vulnerable young people and give them the future they deserve. If you feel that this could be for you, please see our website www.stonelodgetherapeuticschool.co.uk

Special school or secondary experience is not essential, but a willingness to learn is.

Full training will be given and the school will be very supportive of ambitious staff who wish to progress.

For a confidential conversation about the role please contact the school on 01536 904277.

PLEASE NOTE: We are not able to sponsor overseas candidates.

 Please use our application form which is attached to this advert and email it to ollie.sharp@stonelodgeschool.org. Alternatively use TES Quick Apply.

The position will mainly be based at our new Thrapston site - however working across both bases - Thrapston and Kettering - will be expected.