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HLTA/Intervention Lead

The Heights Academy, Solihull, B36 0DD

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• Start date details

  November 2024

• Closing date

  7 October 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: FET Range F - FTE £32,052 - £39,617 - Actual - £24,549 - £30,343 TTO “pay award pending effective 1st April 2024”
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

HLTA/Intervention Lead

The Heights Academy, Auckland Drive, Solihull, B36 0DD

FET Range F - FTE £32,052 - £39,617 - Actual - £24,549 - £30,343“pay award pending effective 1st April 2024”

Term Time Only, 32.5 Hours, Permanent

Start Date – ASAP

Forward Education Trust is an established MAT of seven Special schools based in the West Midlands, covering areas in Sandwell, Birmingham and Solihull.

The Heights Academy opened in September 2023 in a brand-new build, and this is a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of the next stage of the journey. Initially we are open to 48 pupils in Key Stage 2 and Year 7, but over time, will grow to cater for 116 pupils across Key Stage 2, 3 and 4. All of our pupils have an EHCP with a diagnosis of Autism with possible associated SEMH.

We are looking for a highly effective, creative, and inspirational HLTA to join us who will be highly skilled, enthusiastic, and motivated to help our students develop and reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience and skills of working with children with SEND
• Have experience of working with children with Autism and/or SEMH.
• Have experience of teaching / delivering interventions to support pupils academic and/or SEND needs.

We can offer you:

• A commitment to support you in developing new skills through a wide range of professional development opportunities and experiences.
• The opportunity to make a huge contribution to the education and lives of children who respond very positively to high quality teaching and support.
• A friendly and inclusive working environment.

You will offer us:

• Your considerable skill as an outstanding teacher who has experience of working with children with special needs.
• Your commitment to engaging and inspiring our pupils, and the ability to make a real difference to their learning and general well-being.
• Your flexibility, commitment, and excellent interpersonal skills.

What the school offers its staff

Forward Education Trust is committed to recruiting and retaining the highest quality staff. To do this, we have an Employee Value Proposition offering a range of benefits to help our staff on a personal and professional level, which includes:

• Teacher Pension or Support Staff Local Government Pension – Employer Contribution
• FET HUB – information all in one place, access to a range of benefits
• Paid for Health Cash Plan – employee and dependent children benefit – option to add partner
• Employee Questionnaire – Consultation with staff on a range of issues and ideas
• Salary sacrifice scheme – Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to the NHS approved Thrive App – to support mental health & well-being
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and an ongoing performance management & appraisal system
• Easy purchase scheme (salary deduction) – Smart Tech in association with Currys
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme – free, totally confidential advice, with face-to-face consultations
• Personal & professional learning & development – including FLICK online learning and other resources
• Access to discounts and offers from Reward Gateway and My Perks
• Occupational Health Service – accessible to support the needs of individual staff
• Staff recognition – e-cards to celebrate success among colleagues
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Policies being developed to support positive health & well-being :Family Friendly Working, Special Leave of Absence, Flexible Working, Menopause

Closing date: 07/10/24Interviews: WC 14/10/2024

The Trust may review applications upon receipt and may call applicants for interview prior to the advert closing date. Therefore, you are encouraged to make an early application for this role and we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date.

Forward Education Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate must promote this ethos.Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

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.

This job post has expired.

About The Heights Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 7 to 16
• School size: 26 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Heights Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@fet.ac
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-heights-academy (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to The Heights Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@fet.ac.

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