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Special Support Assistant

Special Support Assistant

Norham High School

North Tyneside

Salary:
Pro rata
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
27 January 2020

Job overview

Special Support Assistant Supporting and Delivering Learning General 

(Progress Tutor - KS4)

Permanent - Grade 5 (£19,554 - £20,344 Pro- rata)

Term Time (193 days)


NORHAM HIGH SCHOOL

11-16 mixed comprehensive (NOR 321)


Norham High school is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to facilitate and support learning opportunities for students, both in the classroom and in small groups.  Previous experience of working with young people would be advantageous.  The person appointed to this role will work in the classroom with targeted year 11 pupils to support their academic progress to ensure that they get the best possible grades in their GCSE’s.  Whilst you will be working with a range of main stream pupils, you will also have the opportunity to support a range of pupils with additional needs in a highly supportive environment.  As such this role is ideal for a teaching assistant, HLTA, learning mentor or pastoral leader looking to develop and enhance their career.   


Description:


Norham High School is an improving, 11 – 16, mainstream secondary school serving part of the south east locality of North Shields with an Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) for Language and Communication needs.  The school has a new, dynamic leadership team who are making rapid and exciting changes across the school. Ofsted recognise that “new senior leaders have brought the school a renewed sense of purpose. Staff morale is strong and improving. This has been helped by leaders’ clarity and determination to succeed” (December, 2019). Norham recognises that its staff are its greatest asset and this is evident through our extensive CPD programme and through staff benefits and rewards.  


Norham High School is fully pupil-centred and enables pupils to have a real voice in our current and future improvements through our pupil council and other pupil leadership opportunities. As a result, our pupils are polite, behaviour is calm and staff and pupil relationships are positive (Ofsted, December 2019). 


You will join an enthusiastic, multi-disciplinary team who provide high quality and effective support for pupils with a range of additional educational needs in a department with strong leadership (Ofsted, December 2019).  Our support offer ranges from pupils with language and communication difficulties, including pupils on the autistic spectrum, to mainstream in-class support for pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, learning difficulties or physical difficulties.  You will be enthusiastic and take an innovative approach to the development of this successful educational provision.  You will have a keen interest in working with pupils with additional needs to achieve positive outcomes in this inclusive environment.  Knowledge and understanding of behaviour management and how to use scaffolding and visual strategies in class to support pupils is essential.


Applications for this permanent post are invited from people who are keen to join an organisation that is recognised for the high quality care and support it provides for its pupils and staff, its committed staff team and the drive to raise standards at all levels. There are a number of posts available. 

 

Whilst working with a range of highly talented mainstream pupils, if you would like further information, please contact the School SENCo, Nikki Heron on (0191) 200 5062 or e-mail norham.highschool@ntlp.org.uk.


Norham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other checks deemed appropriate


For further information and to download an application form please visit our web-site (vacancies section) at www.norhamhigh.com. The closing date for completed applications is Monday 27th January 2020 at 12pm.  Please send your completed application to: Mrs. S Lennox, Norham High School, Alnwick Avenue, North Shields, NE29 7BU or via email to: sharon.lennox@ntlp.org.uk.


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About Norham High School

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+44 191 814 3890

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Norham High School is a co-educational secondary school based in North Shields, Tyne and Wear, for students aged 11-16. It is a non-denominational school.

Headteacher

Terence Conway

At Norham High School, our motto is ‘Pride, Determination, Strength’.

Norham High School is a diverse family – a team that works together to secure the dreams and aspirations of the children who are at heart of our community.  Our pupils wear a lion on their uniform as a symbol of our school, its ethos and its ambition. We are a loyal and proud family who work together for the good of one another and we have pride in the work that we do.

Both staff and pupils show determination in every aspect of their work - only the best will do. As a staff team, we are determined to provide an excellent, broad curriculum for our pupils that will give them opportunities to excel in life. Our pupils - your children - will themselves build a sense of determination and resolve to achieve ambitious goals throughout their school career, and beyond, as they enter further education and the world of work.

We find strength in each other, but also in ourselves. The efficacy that will lead to success is instilled in our pupils from the day they arrive at our school, wearing our lion. Strength of character - the strength to succeed, to endure, to care for one another when times are hard, and to overcome is what makes Norham High School pupils unique. Our pupils stand up for what they believe in, and they use voice in lessons and around school to help us make Norham High School even better for the community we proudly serve.

We believe that every child has the right to an excellent quality of education and an enriching experience -  it is our role to support them, both academically and pastorally, so that they grow to be the very best version of themselves. At the heart of our school are our family values and collegiate approach; we support each other and invest in pupils and staff alike, providing a wealth of opportunities to all.

This includes Chromebooks and equipment for all pupils, refurbished classrooms / social areas, new technology for classrooms, and a unique blend of welfare support that promotes a positive work-life balance - colleagues' efforts are genuinely recognised and rewarded.

Behaviour is strong, with exceptional conduct around the school as pupils and staff greet visitors - and each other - with kindness and respect. Pupils take pride in their appearance and are smart, professional, and fully equipped for their learning. Pupils also recognise the efforts of staff and appreciate all we do. In a recent inspection, a pupil told an Ofsted inspector “we are like a massive family”, as such, we look forward to meeting you.

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