Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Forest School Outdoor Education Lead
Doubletrees School, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2DSThis job expired on 19 October 2023
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 October 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 September 2023
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 33.75 hours per week. Mon, Fri 09:00 - 15:45, Tue 09:00 - 17:00, Wed 09:00 - 17:00, Thurs 09:00 - 16:00.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,425.00 (FTE) - Actual salary £19,421.16
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Meet HLTA standards or equivalent qualification or experience.
- Hold relevant qualifications at a level equivalent to at least NQF Level 3.
- Demonstrable levels of numeracy & literacy equivalent to GCSE (A-C) or NVQ Level 2 (or by test).
- A minimum of two years’ experience of working with children (either paid or unpaid capacity) preferably in an education setting.
- Evidence of specialism in specific curriculum areas or areas of particular learning difficulty.
- Forest School qualification
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills both in working relationship with young pupils and in forming effective professional relationships with a wide range of contacts.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Sound IT skills to support learning and maintain electronic information systems.
- Practical horticulture skills
- Understanding of behaviour management strategies.
- Understanding of First Aid procedures.
- Risk assessment and use of basic tools
What the school offers its staff
- A competitive salary
- Attractive terms and conditions including holidays
- Eligibility to join the local government pension scheme/Teachers pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- Local and national discount schemes and initiatives
- Continued professional development support
- Flexibility to work across the Special Partnership Trust, the largest SEN provider in the county
- Support for the wellbeing of staff
- Access to Simply Health and Medigold benefits
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils.We recognise that everyone who comes into contact with children has a duty to safeguard and promote children’s welfare.We ensure all appropriate measures are applied in relation to all who work in the school,who is likely to be perceived by children as a safe and trustworthy adult. All staff are required to have an enhanced DBS check.Following guidance in KCSIE;our School undertake an online check of all shortlisted candidates,and a prohibition from teaching check of support staff who take part in formal teaching work,or have in the past.
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About Doubletrees School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 103 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Doubletrees School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- enquiries@doubletrees.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01726 812757
Doubletrees School provides a unique and personalised approach to learning and development support. Please click on the play button next to my profile picture to see a fantastic insight in to our lovely school community.
The Staff and Governors are committed to working together for the benefit of all learners in partnership with their parents and carers. The vision for our School outlines what we aim to achieve and fully underpins everything we do, 'Achieve, Belong, Communicate, Develop and Enjoy'.
We strongly believe that education, alongside with high quality support, leads to people being able to take control of their own lives and destinies. To this end, we are constantly developing our service offer to meet the needs of each young person by offering an exciting, enjoyable learning experiences.
Arranging a visit to Doubletrees School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@doubletrees.org.uk.
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