Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEMH)
Sun Hill Junior School, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9NB3 days remaining to apply
Closing date
17 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,087.00 - £25,401.00 Annually (Actual) Full time equivalent salary £26,918 - £29,616 per annum
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEMH) job summary
We are a two form entry, semi rural school, situated in the beautiful Hampshire country side and are a sponsored academy and part of The Perins Multi Academy Trust. As a School we are continually working to improve the experiences that we offer our children. Our team are extremely dedicated and invested in delivering the highest quality teaching as well as nurturing the individual.
As a School we are passionate about giving our children a love of learning. Through our STARS learning values we aim to develop each child's strengths but also help them achieve in areas they find challenging. We encourage these behaviours with all the members of our school community in order to establish a culture that is inspirational to all that visit and work with us.
Our Resourced Provision for children with social, emotional and mental health needs in due to open in January 2025 and the successful candidate will be responsible for running the service.
As HLTA you will be involved in delivering teaching to children as well as developing other staff and building their confidence to support children with SEMH needs. You will have a good understanding of social, emotional, and mental health issues affecting young people, along with knowledge of relevant support strategies and interventions. You will also have experience of working with children or young people in a pastoral or support role.
Key Responsibilities:
Run the Resourced Provision at Sun Hill Junior School.
Work alongside the SENCO, safeguarding team and teaching staff to co-ordinate support for children with SEMH needs.
Deliver teaching to children with SEMH needs, and develop confidence in other staff in meeting these children’s needs in the classroom.
Keep up to date knowledge of local services supporting children with SEMH challenges and assist in referral of children to support services.
Support the delivery of training and resources on SEMH for staff.
Support early identification of children with SEMH challenges.
Act as a go to person for a designated group of children with SEMH needs.
Support children with SEMH needs in developing resilience and self esteem, establishing therapeutic relationships.
Assist in monitoring and record keeping and the creation of support plans for children with SEMH needs.
Engage positively with parents by providing support and advice to families.
Represent SHJS at Panel meetings with the local authority.
Act as a link between the school and outside agencies and specialist services for SEMH.
Monitor impact of interventions, reporting back to SENCO.
Accompany students with SEMH needs on trips as required.
Help support in the administration of assessments and tests.
Sun Hill Junior School and The Perins MAT are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Sun Hill Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 186 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Sun Hill Junior School website (opens in new tab)
Sun Hill Junior School is a rural school based in New Alresford, Hampshire. It is part of The Perins Multi Academy Trust.
As a school, Sun Hill Junior School is continually working to improve the experiences that it offers the children. From in class learning environments, to the many extra-curricular activities it invests in, ensuring that Sun Hill Junior School children succeed in and out of the classroom.
The staff team are extremely dedicated and invested in delivering the highest quality teaching as well as nurturing the individual. We believe it is crucial that we work together, in
partnership, to ensure that every child gets the very best from their time at Sun Hill Junior School.
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