SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant

8:20am – 4:00pm, with half an hour unpaid break (35.83 hours per week)

Term time only plus Teacher Training days

We are seeking to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs and/or with ECHPs. This role will involve working collaboratively with responsible classroom teacher(s) as a Teaching Assistant by utilising detailed knowledge and specialist skills to undertake ‘specified work’ and provide care and supervision to pupils. The role entails taking responsibility for teaching groups and whole classes.

Duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

• Undertaking appropriate planning and preparation of lessons and courses for individuals, groups and whole classes
• Delivering agreed lessons and learning experiences to individuals, groups and whole classes as required
• Assessing and marking, and reporting on, the development, progress and attainment of pupils
• Using specialist skills to undertake those activities necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of individuals and groups of students, including those with special educational, physical or emotional needs.
• Participating in personal and professional development activities to meet the changing demands of the job, and encourage and support other staff in their development and training.
• Assisting in the supervision, training and development of volunteer helpers, students and other staff.

We are looking for someone who: -

• Has experience of working with children of relevant age or with general/specific special needs
• Has working knowledge of national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes
• Has the ability to relate well to children and adults
• Has the ability to lead a class
• Is able to support the Class Teacher in the planning and preparation of lessons.
• Has the ability to inspire, and enthuse
• Sets high expectations for all
• Has a strong commitment to working in partnership with parents, colleagues and the community.
• Is a team player with a good sense of humour and a positive attitude.

As a successful primary school working as part of a multi-academy trust, we can offer:

• High quality, ongoing professional development as part of the Castle Phoenix Multi-Academy Trust
• A supportive, friendly and hardworking staff team who are united in their drive to achieve the very best outcomes for every child;
• Friendly, happy and well-behaved children who are keen and eager to learn
• An excellent support network through our hardworking, committed staff including fortnightly training related to your role in school.
• A range of benefits which includes cycle to work, free parking, the local government pension scheme and an employee discount scheme, generous holiday entitlement and a commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition initiatives through our wellbeing committee and people strategy.

Visits and applications: The Headteacher, Dawn Wilson, would be delighted to meet you and talk about the opportunity. Please email marie.meszar@castlephoenixtrust.org.uk to book onto a visit.

Closing date: 9.00am 17th April 2023

Interview date: Thursday 20th April 2023

Curriculum  -  Character  -  Community

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. 

Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022.

These posts are exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.