Higher Level Teaching Assistant / Outreach Worker
Acorn Free School, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 9TLThis job expired on 8 December 2021 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 December 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 November 2021
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: This is a part time (term time only) position the nature of the flexible working arrangement can be discussed at interview; ideally the preference would be for three days per week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Glea 6.15 - 6.18 £23,791 to £25,991 FTE
Higher Level Teaching Assistant / Outreach Worker job summary
This is a part time (term time only) position; we would like the successful candidate to join us from January 2022. The nature of the flexible working arrangement can be discussed at interview; ideally the preference would be for three days per week.
We are seeking a talented and motivated HLTA and Outreach Worker, who has the drive and ambition to join and develop our Alternative Provision Free School.
The successful candidate will join a school of highly committed, professional and caring staff who are dedicated to raising achievement and providing aspirational role models for all of our children. The successful candidate will work alongside teachers by taking responsibility for learning activities under an agreed system of supervision in the absence of the class teacher. Leading and delivering learning objectives to small groups of children and young people as directed, and providing one to one support. The successful candidate will also represent Acorn as an Outreach worker, delivering prescribed schemes of work with individual mainstream students.
We are looking for a candidate who:
• Is able to work well in partnership with classroom teachers.
• Is committed to and has experience working with children and young people
• Is able to motivate and encourage children to meet their targets for learning and/or behaviour
• Can demonstrate outstanding behaviour management skills and strategies.
• Will represent the Acorn brand in their partnership working.
• Can support the development of an innovative and engaging curriculum.
• Supports the inclusive ethos of the school and believes that every child should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
• Is committed to their own personal and professional development.
• Thrives in a collaborative working environment.
Acorn is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and we expect everyone to share this commitment. The School is legally obligated to process an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before making appointments to relevant posts.
The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings, and any other information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Any information that is “protected” under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 will not appear on a DBS certificate.
For posts in regulated activity, the DBS check will include a barred list check. It is an offence to seek employment in regulated activity if you are on a barred list.
Applicants are welcome to visit the school at the end of the school day by prior appointment with the Headteacher.
Application packs are available by emailing rosierowe@theacornschool.co.uk
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 8th December 2020 at 12pm, interviews will be held on Wednesday 15th December.
Commitment to safeguarding
Acorn is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and we expect everyone to share this commitment. The School is legally obligated to process an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before making appointments to relevant posts.
The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings, and any other information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Any information that is “protected” under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 will not appear on a DBS certificate.
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About Acorn Free School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 3 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Acorn Free School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- rosierowe@theacornschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01522822428
Acorn is situated in a pleasant residential area of Lincoln. Acorn works in partnership with secondary schools throughout Lincolnshire and into Nottinghamshire, supporting pupils who are presenting with emotional and behavioural challenges. Pupils are all dual registered; with Key Stage Three students placed for short-term intervention and then phased back into their mainstream setting. The Key Stage Four offer is full time and permanent; we offer GCSEs in core subjects as well as a full suite of vocational options, all of which are classed to be of high quality. We pride ourselves on our ability to teach GCSE courses whilst at the same time providing students with the Personal Development Opportunities that they may need. This year has also seen the launch of our Outreach provision which has proved very popular with mainstream partners; we seek staff to add professional capacity to this area of our business as well as working in school with small groups.
Arranging a visit to Acorn Free School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rosierowe@theacornschool.co.uk.
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