Early Years & SEND HLTA with Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 3HW

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2024 (or as soon as available)

• Closing date

  17 December 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 November 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Early Years & SEND HLTA G7 - 27.5 hrs per week, term-time only Supervisory Assistant G2 - 2.5 hrs per week, term-time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 7, SCP 19-23 (pro-rata), Grade 2, SCP 2 (pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We currently have a vacancy for anEarly Years & SEND HLTA to join our team in January 2024 (or as soon as available). Candidates will need to be confident, committed and well-motivated with high expectations and the ability to ensure all pupils achieve their full potential. This will involve working with the school SENDCO, class teachers and teaching both in early years and within our inclusive classroom.

The postholder will be experienced in taking responsibility for interventions, coordinating individualised curriculums for pupils with an EHC Plan, knowledge of social communication and interaction needs and complement the work of the teachers. This includes the delivery, monitoring and assessment of pupil progress. The role will involve working closely with parents/carers and other agencies and specialist services.

We are seeking individuals who:

• Are committed to a ‘child centred ethos’ and inclusion for all.
• Have experience of supporting in class and delivering learning activities to pupils (assessing progress and providing accurate feedback to the teacher).
• Have experience of working with and managing a small team of TA’s to complete activities for SEND pupils, alongside the SENDCO and class teachers.
• Have high expectations of all children for learning and behaviour and a positive approach to behaviour management.
• Are a good team player and have a positive outlook.
• The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents and other stakeholders.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the curriculum, the principles of learning processes and specialist learning support strategies, along with the SEND Code of Practice.

The role also includes 30 minutes per day to work as a Supervisory Assistant during the lunchtime period.

What the school offers its staff

Visits to school can be arranged if required by contacting the school office - please call 01924 303520 and speak to office staff if you wish to arrange this.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

Wakefield Council is wholly commited to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility

Commitment to safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information and pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to headteacher@mackiehill.wakefield.sch.uk

Skilled worker visa sponsorship is not available for this job.

About Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 207 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: headteacher@mackiehill.wakefield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01924 303520
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/crigglestone-mackie-hill-junior-and-infant-school (opens in new tab)

At Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School we take great pride in creating a friendly, exciting and purposeful environment to help all children to achieve their full potential. We are a school with a friendly team of staff and lovely children and we encourage all staff members to play an active role in the wider part of the school community.

Arranging a visit to Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@mackiehill.wakefield.sch.uk.

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