Teaching Assistant (SEN)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a small independent SEN school, with ambitions to grow and expand.

Hope House School is a charity that educates and supports young people of all ages who have an autism spectrum disorder and associated conditions.

Our aim is to provide a caring and calm environment where everyone feels valued, secure and able to learn.

We are set in open countryside just outside Newark in Nottinghamshire, and have places for 28 pupils on roll. 

The school provides a bespoke individualised offer for each young person that fits with their EHCP and needs.

The Teaching Assistant will work with teachers to support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups of pupils under the direction of the classroom teaching staff and will be responsible for learning activities within the lesson plans.

Teaching and Learning Responsibilities:

• Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direction of teaching staff.
• Work with individual pupils with special educational needs and/or with pupils for whom English is not their first language.
• Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with teaching staff, adjusting activities to pupils' responses as appropriate.
• Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teaching staff
• Assist with the development of individual education and development plans for pupils
• Promote acceptance and inclusion of the pupils
• Develop and promote positive working relationships with staff, pupils and parents 
•  Support pupil behaviour needs in the classroom and on & off site
• Provide targeted support outside of the classroom
• Accompany and supervise pupils on out of school trips and visits
• Support Pupil wellbeing and Personal care

Qualification and Experience:

• Good basic education to GCSE level 3/4 in literacy and numeracy, or the equivalent
• Level 3 qualification in Child Development / Education (or Equivalent / working towards)
•  2 years’ experience of working with young children, in a School environment

Applicants should have the ability to work effectively within a teaching team and contribute to high quality teaching and learning, as well as have a desire to have a significant impact upon pupil achievement and enjoyment. 

Our Vision

..is for every young person to fulfil their personal potential. Hope House School supports students to develop into happy, healthy, and secure young adults who are prepared for Adult Life. 

Our Values

..are based upon recognition that our young people join us having had difficult journeys and their education experiences have not always been positive ones.  

Therefore, we aim to transform young people's experiences of education by taking a pro-active approach to predicting and addressing any barriers to learning. We embrace the benefits of individualised approaches and curriculum tailored to the needs of our young people. We also recognise the importance of integrating the therapeutic approach by working with Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Educational Psychology. Ultimately, Hope House School wants to be the enabler of our young people to confidently take up their place within society.

Our Ethos

..adopts a culture of integrity, mutual respect, and kindness, valuing the individual at all times. This is reflected by ensuring the voice of our young people is heard through PRIDE (Peace, Respect, Independence, Determination and Equality) Force. We work closely as a community with families and professionals, recognising that each brings their own area of expertise to support our students to become secure and independent members of society. 

www.hopehouseschool.co.uk

 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS clearance.

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that:

Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the provisions of Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Exceptions Order 1975 as amended by the Exceptions (Amendment) Order 1986, which means that convictions that are spent under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 must be disclosed and will be taken into account in deciding whether to make an appointment. Any information will be completely confidential and will be considered only in relation to this application.

Visits to the school welcomed and encouraged.