Higher Level Teaching Assistant - SEMH
Felixstowe School, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9QRThis job expired on 17 February 2023
Start date details
Spring Term 2023
Closing date
17 February 2023 at 9am
Date listed
26 January 2023
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,496 - £26,845 per annum
Actual salary
- £20,952 - £22,961 per annum
Pay scale
- NJC 5 SP 12 - 17
What skills and experience we're looking for
Felixstowe School are looking to appoint an HLTA with a specialism in SEMH to join our school on a permanent basis as soon as possible.
As an HLTA you will work collaboratively with teaching staff and other support staff on the preparation of resources designed to support students experiencing a range of SEMH needs. You will deliver a range of SEMH assessments and interventions. There will be opportunities to progress in your career as you gain experience and develop your expertise in SEMH support.
Ideally you will have experience of working with students with a range of complex SEMH needs including emotionally based school avoidance. The role may vary in order to respond to the changing needs of our students and may include supporting in classes, in small groups or on a one to one basis.
You will:
- Be determined to make a positive contribution towards the learning experience of our students;
- Have high expectations of all our students as well as a commitment to raising standards and promoting progress;
- Be flexible and open to change in order to meet the needs of our students, the needs of the SEND department and those of the School;
- Be pro-active, and willing to use your own initiative, as appropriate;
- Possess good interpersonal, organisational, communication and administrative skills;
- Take a professional approach in your dealings with students, staff, parents/carers and external agencies;
- Be able to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner;
- Have an interest in special needs and education and be willing to undertake further professional training and development.
What the school offers its staff
- A commitment to supporting your career through professional development
- A supportive working environment
- A Trust wide and school based programme of induction for new members of staff
Commitment to safeguarding
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Felixstowe School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1245 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Felixstowe School website
- Email address
- kadams@fxs.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01394 288228
Arranging a visit to Felixstowe School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kadams@fxs.org.uk.
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