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  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    31 July 2024 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    26 March 2024

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 (term time and INSET days)

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Bucks pay range 3, Point 16-20 £23,164 - £24,848 (approx. gross) per annum (FTE £27,310 to £29,295 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Ideal candidates for this role will have a minimum of three years’ experience of working with children and young people who have a range of special educational and complex needs either in a special school or similar setting, or maybe through a different job role. You will be able to liaise with other professionals in order to carry out recommendations required and also work on your own initiative. A good working knowledge of ICT to be able to effectively support learning and a commitment to training is expected. Resilience, common sense and a commitment to working as part of a team are also key attributes. Please see candidate pack for further details.

What the school offers its staff

Stocklake Park is a member of the Vale Federation of Special Schools, together with the primary school, Booker Park. With 103 students on roll, Stocklake Park caters for secondary aged students with a broad diversity of complex needs including profound and multiple, severe and moderate learning difficulties. We provide high quality education and care and students have access to a range of therapies, multi-agency professionals and a team of therapists who support students’ needs. We offer an excellent training package for staff together with a fantastic opportunity to become part of an innovative and forward thinking team who are providing a therapeutic and unique learning environment for its students. All students have access to swimming at our primary site, a rebound centre and purpose built outdoor spaces including a MUGA (multi use games area) and playground equipment. We are close to bus and train links and on-site parking is available for staff.

Further details about the role

As a Senior Teaching Assistant the successful candidate will work under the guidance of teaching and senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. with the class teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lesson/work plans as appropriate. You will assist with the development and implementation of individual education and personal care plans, attending to personal hygiene needs and administering medicines. You will be required to lead whole classes in the absence of both the Teacher and Assistant Teacher within the class. We offer comprehensive training from our many in house experts, a full induction programme and numerous career paths as you progress. Please see candidate pack for further details

Commitment to safeguarding

The Vale Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, undertake pre-employment checks including a health check and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check. An online search (including social media) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process.

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About Stocklake Park Community School

School type
Special school, ages 11 to 19
School size
104 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Phone number
01296 427221

Part of the Vale Federation of Schools, Stocklake Park Secondary School is a special school which caters for students who have moderate to severe learning difficulties. There are currently 100 students at the main site. The school follows a primary model and is designed to meet individual educational needs and develop social and personal skills. The curriculum is organised to give students the opportunity to experience and explore different subjects. We provide high quality education and care and students have access to a range of therapies, multi-agency professionals and a team of therapists who support students’ needs. We offer an excellent training package for staff together with a fantastic opportunity to become part of an innovative and forward thinking team who are providing a therapeutic and unique learning environment for its pupils. All students have access to swimming at our primary site, a rebound centre and purpose built outdoor spaces including a MUGA (multi use games area) and playground equipment. We are close to bus and train links and on-site parking is available for staff.

Arranging a visit to Stocklake Park Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@thevalefederation.com.

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