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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Avalon School, Street, Somerset, BA16 0PS

This job expired on 6 June 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  tbc

• Closing date

  6 June 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: actual annual salary £21,256-£24,169

What skills and experience we're looking for

The role will include whole class delivery alongside group and 1:1 interventions which link to therapeutic provision, including taking groups off-site.

We are looking for a dynamic practitioner who is flexible, adaptable and can plan engaging learning activities for groups and whole class.

You must:

• Have patience, flexibility, sense of humour and be resilient
• Have experience of working successfully with young people with SEND
• Be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, young people, families and multi-agencies
• Be able to work with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality
• Be committed to the safeguarding of children and young people
• Be committed to your own professional development

What the school offers its staff

In return we will provide:

• A fantastic group of young people who thrive within a supportive environment
• A skilled and experienced professional team within which to work
• A commitment to your professional development
• A commitment to high quality induction and performance management

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 Avalon School

• School type: Special school, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 65 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Avalon School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: HR@poldenbower.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/avalon-school (opens in new tab)

Avalon is a Specialist School for students aged 11-19 situated in the town of Street. Our school vision is ‘Learning for Life’ – together with our parents and the learners themselves - we aim to teach skills for the whole of life.
Avalon school is committed to developing the skills of all staff and offer a rich CPD programme. Successful candidates will join a friendly and supportive team of staff who are committed to achieving high standards for all pupils.

Arranging a visit to Avalon School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@poldenbower.org.uk.

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