Higher Level Teaching Assistant

OneSchool Global UK is part of the OneSchool Global network, one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world with 126 campuses across 20 countries.

Our students are provided with innovative teaching, empowered by new technology, including Zoom videoconferencing and the Learning Management System ‘Canvas’. Aligned with local curriculum, our students who are supported by teachers to take ownership of their learning as part of our Self-Directed Learning pedagogy. We are looking for conscientious and hard-working individuals who are passionate about education and pay meticulous attention to detail.

We have a fantastic opportunity at our Colchester Campus for an experienced and interactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant on a full time, term time only, permanent basis. You will be adept at coaching our students to see and lead through challenges in their learning, so they make the best possible progress in each and every lesson.

Key responsibilities:

·        Provide learning support for pupils & teachers within a Self-Directed Learning philosophy.

·        Take a lead role in the provision of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

·        Assess, manage and deliver learning support using knowledge and specialist skills

·        To work with pupils, understanding how to motivate and encourage them to achieve and develop through the development of their attributes, skills and knowledge

·        To work with the LSCO/ RSENCO and other teachers to develop and implement Pupil passports/ILPs/MSP.

·        To act as Key Worker for identified pupils, regularly liaising with parents and staff to ensure progress against Learning Plan targets

·        Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom

·        Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage in all activities through support of their Attributes, Skills and Knowledge

·        To build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently and be concerned for their development as learners, supporting them and responding to their individual needs

·        Establish productive working relationships with staff and pupils

·        To perform such other duties as may be requested from time to time, commensurate with the role

·        Uphold and promulgate the Focus ethos within all areas of responsibility

·        Contribute to, share in and promote the wider and longer-term vision of One School Global.

·        To promote equality, diversity and inclusion and demonstrate this within the role, adhering to the OSG Equal Opportunity Policy

You will:

·        Full working knowledge of relevant current policies, codes of practice and legislation

·        Experience of working with children of relevant age in a learning environment

·        Working knowledge and experience of implementing national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes and strategies

·        Understanding of statutory frameworks relating to teaching

·        Understanding of SEND procedures

·        To set an example of positive personal integrity and professionalism, with positive, appropriate and effective communications and relationships at all levels

·        Ensure high standards are maintained, progressed and promoted in all areas of work

·        To undertake appropriate professional development and positively participate in the appraisal of own performance

·        Communicate and co-operate effectively and positively with specialists from outside agencies where applicable

We offer:

·        Supportive staff, and an involved community who are committed to school improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals

·        Students who are enthusiastic and highly motivated with a love of learning

·        Excellent premises and well-equipped classrooms providing a modern and technologically advanced learning environment for students

·        The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our students

·        A competitive salary, staff laptop and Teachers Pension Contributions

·        Professional support from OneSchool Global UK to continually progress and develop your career- via our National Teacher Academy

If you would like to arrange a visit to the campus or an informal conversation regarding the role, please email HR Operation Partner Terry Arnett terry.arnett@uk.oneschoolglobal.com

For further information relating to the Campus, or for more information about OneSchool Global UK please visit: http://www.oneschoolglobal.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Closing date for applications: 24th February 2023

Interviews will be held week commencing 28th February 2023

OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.