ASC Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Bridgwater College Academy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QYThis job expired on 3 January 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 January 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 December 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 15 hours per week (Monday to Friday mornings) 39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET days)
Contract type
- Fixed term - until 31st August 2022
Full-time equivalent salary
- £8,020 per annum
ASC Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary
Bridgwater College Academy is an all-through academy for students aged 3 to 16.
The academy is part of the Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust.
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Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2022, subject to pupil funding
15 hours per week (Monday to Friday mornings)
39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET days)
BTCT Points 10 to 12. Starting on Point 10, actual salary, £8,020 per annum
Bridgwater College Academy is seeking to appoint a skilled HLTA, ideally with experience and knowledge of working with students who have autism. The successful candidate will work with the ASC Polden Centre Team based in KS3 and KS4. They will mainly support one student but will need to be able to demonstrate flexibility around provision. There may also be some requirement to support small groups of students, for example, social skills groups.
The ideal candidate will be able to support individual student(s) with their ASC social and communication needs, encouraging their engagement in teaching and learning, promoting positive behaviour, and meeting needs as set out in the Education Health Care Plan.
To be considered for this inclusive role, you should:
Have proven experience working with children with ASC/Language and Communication needs, or other SEN such as SEMH
Have a desire to understand the needs of students with autism and support them in an educational environment
Have a calm, positive attitude and be a clear, confident communicator
Be able to build and develop trusting, professional relationships with students and staff.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the recently expanded ASC base at our inclusive academy.
Visits to the Polden Centre and BCA are encouraged.
Please contact Sarah Wharton, Head of Centre on 01278 727327 or send an email to poldencentre@bridgwatercollegeacademy.org for an informal discussion in the first instance.
Full details and an application form can be found in the Vacancies section on:
www.bridgwatercollegeacademy.org
Closing date: 12pm on Monday 3rd January 2022- please note that this role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is appointed, so an early application is advisable.
Commitment to safeguarding
Bridgwater College Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.
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About Bridgwater College Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 16
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 1595 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bridgwater College Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@btc-trust.org
Bridgwater College Academy is a mixed all-through Academy which combines both primary and secondary education for pupils aged 3 to 16. The academy, which is sponsored by Bridgwater College, is located in Bridgwater, Somerset, England.
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