Higher Learning Teaching Assistant SEND
Hazel Wood High School, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 7QTThis job expired on 7 October 2021 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 October 2021 at 9am
Date listed
20 September 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 37.5 hours term -time plus 3 days
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed-term until 31st August 2022
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,982
Actual salary
- £21,642
Higher Learning Teaching Assistant SEND job summary
Dates: Apply as soon as possible or by the final deadline of 9am Thursday 7th Oct 2021
Interview Date: 13.10.21
Salary: Grade 9 SCP 18, £21,642 estimated actual salary
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract type: 37.5 hours term time plus 3 days
Contract term: Temporary with end date 31st August 2022
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Hazel Wood High wishes to appoint a dedicated and highly motivated Higher Learning Teaching Assistance SEND to work at our school. The successful candidate will lead on implementing child protection and safeguarding policies, procedures and guidance. They will be working directly with children in need and Children and family’s social workers, developing links with and utilising resources of, the community as part of agreed plans for children.
Applicants must have excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills and in addition be able to provide outstanding support, advice and guidance to young people and their families. You will be part of an excellent team and will be given extensive support to develop to your full potential both in this role and beyond.
In return, we offer some fantastic incentives such as cycle to work scheme, Perkbox, childcare vouchers through salary sacrifice, tech save scheme, discounted gym fees at Bury Leisure, bespoke inductions where we pride ourselves in investing in our staff and providing training and development opportunities to enhance your performance and knowledge.
We believe that Hazel Wood High is a great place to work. This post offers you the opportunity to work in/with:
· A school with a strong will and determination to continue to improve
· A school that has high expectations of all who work here
· A school that is driven by strong values, invests in its staff and students and has a high
· regard for their welfare
· A school that works effectively with all stakeholders
· A caring school where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people
The position is 37.5 hours per week (Monday, Tue & Thurs 8am – 4pm, Wed 8am-4.30pm & Fri 8.30am-3.30pm) term time plus 3 additional days to be worked during periods of school closure, in accordance with service requirements.
Applicants must have GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade A*- C, or GCSE Level 9-4, or a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy or CSE Grade 1 in English and Mathematics. Applicants much possess a relevant NQF/QCF Level 3 qualification.
Employees of Hazel Wood High have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau and references.
Applicants are asked to complete the application form and write a letter, which responds to the person specification and tells us about your experience and skills relevant to the post, stating why you feel you would be suitable for the position; this must include how you meet all essential aspects of the person specification.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships. Please do not send CV’s. Completed applications and supporting letters should be returned by email to the HR department: hr@hazelwoodhigh.co.uk. We would welcome applications as soon as possible; the final deadline is 9am on Thurs 7th Oct 2021.
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.
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About Hazel Wood High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 716 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Hazel Wood High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@hazelwoodhigh.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01617976543
Hazel Wood High School opened on the 2nd September 2019 as a sponsored Academy as part of Oak Learning Partnership, the school was formerly known as Broad Oak Sports college. Our new school launched following significant improvement works and it is a school we are very proud of.
Hazel Wood High School is a smaller than average secondary school with 690 students currently on roll and standard intake number of 600 that we hope to grow to 720 by the end of the Academic Year 2022. Pupil numbers are rising and our current Year 7 is above capacity and is oversubscribed.
Hazel Wood High School retains its position at the heart of its local community and many families have sent all of their children to the school which contributes to the strong relationships we have with our parent body. We have good relationships with our local primary partners and take our students from over 22 different primary schools.
We currently have 44 teaching staff all of which are specialists in their teaching areas ably supported by 35 members of support staff. Staff are committed not only to providing a safe and stimulating classroom and learning environment but also to providing opportunities that enrich the lives of our students.
We place great emphasis on an engaging curriculum and we are very proud of our unique Year 7 transition model that aims to ensure a smooth, positive and exciting experience throughout the transition year both academically and pastorally.
Our central values of Respect, Responsibility and Aspiration permeate everything we do and we would encourage you to come into school to have a look around and talk with our staff at any time.
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