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  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    10 April 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    12 March 2024

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: Monday - Friday 37 hrs per week

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£34,834 - £36,648 FTE

Pay scale

NJC SCP 26-28 Term Time Only plus 2 weeks

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you committed to and enthusiastic about inclusion and can implement strategies to ensure achievement for students who face barriers to learning?

This role will require you to lead and manage the Inclusion provision, assisting in the promotion, direction and oversight of high standards of teaching and learning. You will be expected to ensure that high quality teaching and learning is taking place in the Centre, setting high expectations for staff and students ensuring student achievement and progression through effective inclusion for all pupils.

You will be required to work with the pastoral and attendance team to support teaching and learning across the school and are able to plan, deliver and assist teaching and learning, providing pastoral support and other associated activities for students, ensuring students accessing the provision are able to access the curriculum.

We are looking for an experienced manager who has excellent written and oral communication skills, is a good team player with a positive mindset and can maintain a solution focused approach, with the ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.

This is a challenging but rewarding role and the successful candidate will have a sense of humour, a smile and an empathy for young people with a dedication for high expectations of student behaviour, engaging all students, including those who have special educational needs or display challenging behaviour.

Purpose of the post

To assist in the promotion, direction and oversight of high standards of teaching and learning, provide leadership, support and direction for Inclusion, ensuring student achievement and progression through effective inclusion for all pupils. Every child matters.

Specific duties and responsibilities

1. Provide support and guidance to students and removing barriers to learning to promote effective student participation, enhance individual learning, raise aspirations, and support students to achieve their full potential.

2. Maintaining a safe environment for students by observing them closely for signs of distress, conflict, or bullying between classmates

3. Providing one-on-one instruction and support to students who need extra help with their lessons or homework

4. Providing emotional support and encouragement to students who are struggling academically or socially

5. Cultivating a supportive environment for all students, regardless of ability level or disability status

6. Communicating regularly with parents about their child's progress and behaviour in class

7. Assisting with developing individualised academic plans for each student based on their needs or disabilities

8. Creating an environment that motivates students to learn through positive reinforcement methods such as praise or rewards

9. Developing activities that encourage teamwork and cooperation among students

10. Creating an inclusive environment by adapting lessons to incorporate different learning styles and abilities

1. Teaching and Intervention

To undertake an appropriate programme of teaching and intervention to small groups

2. Whole School Contribution

To contribute to the development of whole school policy - to support the school’s vision, value and policies


Please find further details in our Applicant Information pack and by visiting our website

Prospective candidates can visit the school by prior appointment. Please contactjobs@rainhillhigh.org.ukor telephone 01744 677205 to let us know if you are interested.

Please return application forms tojobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk

Closing date:Wednesday 10th April 2024 at9.00am.

Interviews:Monday 22nd April 2024

Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedur

What the school offers its staff

Our School’s mission is 'In Pursuit of Excellence’ in everything that we do and our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our students receive a first class education that enables them to take their place in society confidently.

We are a popular and high achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a very strong reputation locally and significantly over subscribed.

Further details about the role

Knowledge and Experience

Track record of successful teaching within a whole class setting

Experience with behaviours that challenge

Experience with SEND/SEMH

Knowledge of current educational issues and their relationship to the inclusion, behaviour support and Children’s Services.

Knowledge of the range and type of interventions available and be able to apply these appropriately in the context of the School's resources and the individual child.

Evidence of working with other professionals as part of a team.

Qualifications and Training

Good Degree or equivalent in relevant subject area

PGCE

QTS/QTLS

Evidence of further and ongoing professional development

Willingness to continue to develop own expertise (evidenced through continuing professional development)

Appropriate qualifications, experience and any other requirements needed to perform the role in relation to safeguarding/child protection and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Skills and Abilities

Excellent communication (both orally and in writing) and presentation skills applicable to a range of

audiences.

The initiative, ability and desire to creatively support students in lessons

Excellent Time management skills

Ability to lead, motivate and influence others

Hardworking and committed to inclusive education.

Solution focused approach

Ability to build positive relationships and have effective communication with parents/carers/students

Capacity for working under pressure and meeting deadlines

Commitment toEqualOpportunities

Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity

Commitment to safeguarding

Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.

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About Rainhill High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
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School size
1852 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Phone number
01744 677205

11-18 Mixed Comprehensive 1847 on roll

Rainhill High School is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form centre located in Rainhill, Merseyside, England.

The school converted to an academy under Rainhill Learning Village in March 2017. More recently, the school has become part of the Stephenson Trust.

Our Partners

Founded in 2015 by former Liverpool and England striker, Robbie Fowler, The Fowler Academy’s results are impressive. Receiving glowing reports from OFSTED and Pearson qualifications, The Fowler Academy were awarded 'Most Inspirational Post 16 Provider in 2019's Educate Awards and were shortlisted in the 2021 TES Awards, as best national provider and have recently moved to their new home, the former first team training ground for Liverpool FC, Melwood.

Partnerships with the LFC Foundation and Rainhill, The Fowler Academy's blended offer of football and post 16 education is both exciting and innovative, ensuring excellent outcomes for students.

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