Behaviour and Learning Assistant
Woodrush High School, Wythall, Worcestershire, B47 5JWThis job expired on 2 October 2023
Start date details
November/December
Closing date
2 October 2023 at 9am
Date listed
19 September 2023
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 Hours per week (8:30am to 3:00pm) over 5 Days. Term Time Only + plus 5 INSET days
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £15,931 to £19,535
What skills and experience we're looking for
- GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, relevant to the post
- Experience working with young people
- An understanding of SEND codes or practice and the principles of child development and learning processes
What the school offers its staff
- A competitive salary.
- Local Government pension scheme.
- Excellent training opportunities.
- Subsidised on-site gym memberships.
- On-site cafe/canteen
Further details about the role
We are seeking to appoint a Behaviour and Learning Assistant who will work alongside the SEN Department to ensure the development and education of our young people. This role will provide care, supervision skills and academic support to students by utilising a good standard of knowledge and skills whilst promoting student independence. We are looking for a person who has:
- Ability to assist students with additional needs to ensure they access the curriculum
- Flexible approach to supporting students’ needs within the context of their SEN profile
- Ability to supervise the activities of students individually and in groups to ensure their safety
- Supportive nature to work with students with specific or complex needs
- Knowledge of SEN guidance/recommendations
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Woodrush High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1010 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Woodrush High School website
- Email address
- hr@woodrush.org
- Phone number
- 01564823777
Situated in a pleasant suburban area on the borders of Birmingham, Solihull and Worcestershire (only 5 minutes from Junction 3 of the M42), Woodrush High School is an oversubscribed 11-18 mixed Academy and has an excellent reputation locally and nationally. We are a designated Training School committed to educational innovation and we enjoy working partnerships with many schools locally and across the region.
Arranging a visit to Woodrush High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@woodrush.org.
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