Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The Forest School, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0DQ

Deadline is tomorrow

Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
29 September 2024 at 8pm
Date listed
9 September 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £29,756.79 - £33,028.91 Annually (Actual)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

You will join an amazing school which is part of an amazing trust where great things can happen. You will receive considerable support from the Trust. You must have a disposition to understand that behaviour is a form of communication and will need to have a sophisticated understanding which recognises that punitive strategies are not supported in this school.

The post holder will be required to work with our teachers as part of a professional team to organise and support teaching and learning activities for pupils identified as having a range of needs including: moderate, severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, behavioural, social, mental, emotional, communication, sensory or physical difficulties. You will make decisions as to how to deliver the agreed work plans following assessment on the pupil’s individual and often complex needs. You will have specific responsibilities for the management and development of key areas within the school and/or management of other support staff including the allocation and monitoring of work, appraisal and training.

If you would like a role where every day is different, where the opportunity to make a difference to the life of our young people is appealing to you and if you would like to join a team of inspirational practitioners, then we would like to hear from you.

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be taken up prior to interview.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

Wellspring is an established and growing Multi-Academy Trust with a difference. We operate Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Academies across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve.

As the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a broad range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.

We are interested in hearing from people who:

Are self-motivated, customer-focused and organised.
Enjoy working as part of an inclusive team.
Have a commitment to supporting the work of education leaders and who are passionate about learning.

The Forest School has always been a very special school – our children teach us something new every day.

Hours: 37 Hours per week
08.30 - 16.30 Monday to Thursday, 08.30 - 16.00 on Fridays Term time only plus 5 training days

Commitment to safeguarding

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.