SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Lynn Grove Academy
Norfolk
- £20,975 - £22,159 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- NJC
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 7 December 2022
Job overview
37 hours per week, term time + two weeks
£20,975 rising to £22,159 (actual) for those with HLTA qualified status
We are looking for someone who would love to work in an exciting environment as part of a great team and who would thrive knowing that they make a difference to young people’s lives every day. We are expanding our team who support pupils with Special Needs and are looking to recruit a colleague who has, or would like to develop a specialist area of SEND. If you have a particular interest in developing reading or supporting young people with SEMH we would be especially keen to hear from you.
Our team of Higher-Level Teaching Assistants work with individuals, small groups and sometimes whole classes. This is a role with great career progression opportunities and a number of our HLTAs have gone on to achieve qualified teacher status. The post is suitable for candidates who already hold the HLTA qualification and those seeking to qualify.
Lynn Grove Academy is a popular and expanding school. We are proud of our successful SEND department. All our staff have the opportunity to work with great facilities and outstanding support.
Our ethos expresses that all our pupils should have rich opportunities to discover what they are good at and every adult working in the school makes a substantial contribution to this endeavour.
We believe in investing in people and offer exceptional opportunities for professional development for all our staff. We have a well-deserved reputation for the quality of the training we provide. We know that working together not only improves results but also reduces workload and our structures support this with a generous weekly allocation of time for collaborative working.
All staff have access to our Health Assured Employee Assistance programme and Perkbox. We have ample parking and all staff have access to excellent value dining at lunch. We offer an annual flu jab for anyone who wants one and all our education staff have their own laptop.
For further information go to www.lynngroveacademy.org.uk
Applications close at 9.00am on Wednesday 7th December 2022
We are an equal opportunities employer with a firm commitment to the professional development of all our staff.
Creative Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be require to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.
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About Lynn Grove Academy
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About the school and local area
Our pupils make Lynn Grove a great place to work. In our school you will find lively positive young people with open minds who are ready to make the best of opportunities that come their way. They understand and uphold our core values of mutual respect, hard work and kindness. They are polite, considerate and engaging; we have many reasons to be proud of them.
We are a large and friendly staff team who understand the importance of collaboration to support all our pupils to achieve their full potential. We invest heavily in professional development and believe in working closely with our neighbouring schools.
Our ambition is that every young person should leave us with the attributes of a successful young adult ready for the next stage of their education or training. Through our lessons and through our extracurricular offer we aim to foster a love of learning and interests that will be enriching and sustaining well into adult life.
We are committed to offering a broad and balanced curriculum that allows all pupils to follow their interests and supports them to achieve highly. We never underestimate the importance of pastoral support and have structures in place to provide care and guidance through the challenges of teenage years. The pastoral team makes a significant contribution to the positive social, moral, cultural and spiritual life of the school.
We are proud to be members of the Creative Education Trust family of schools. As a CET school we have access to outstanding support from the very best experts in school improvement and professional development. Our pupils benefit from an exciting offer of cross trust enrichment activities and an innovative approach to cross curricular development through the ‘Knowledge Connected’ programme.
We have outstanding facilities. At the heart of the school is our wonderful library which is open daily from 0800 to 1730; popular with pupils, it supports our determination that ‘Lynn Grove Reads!’ Our strong sporting provision is enhanced by our extensive playing fields, 3G pitch and newly opened Hard Court Arena. Imaginative planning has enabled us to suite subject areas together and to provide extensive social space for our learners during break periods. We have excellent provision for ICT and an impressive Virtual Learning Environment.
We are fortunate to enjoy great support from Lynn Grove parents who show a real interest in the progress of their sons and daughters and contribute to the sense that our school is at the very heart of our community.
Lynn Grove is situated between Bradwell and Gorleston, which form part of Great Yarmouth. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and a popular destination for lovers of the outdoors; with the Norfolk Broads National Park in easy reach. The school is very near to the coast where you will find miles and miles of sandy beaches. House prices in the local area remain extremely competitive. The school is situated in a quiet residential area surrounded by extensive playing fields. We are well positioned for very easy access from the delightful city of Norwich or North Suffolk and we have ample parking for all our staff. There are 1050 pupils and the school enjoys an excellent reputation in the local community and beyond.
Lynn Grove Academy - Small enough to care about every child; big enough to be exciting.
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