About the role
Kingsley School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our specialist Connect Centre provision on a fixed-term, part-time basis.
The Connect Centre supports students with special educational needs and disabilities alongside their mainstream timetable, and the post reports to the Specialist Centres' Manager.
What the job involves
- Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities and interventions for individual students and small groups
- Support students' academic, social and emotional development
- Deliver programmes linked to life skills, independence, study skills, PSHE and preparation for adulthood
- Organise and support community-based learning opportunities
- Promote inclusive education and enable students to achieve ambitious outcomes
- Work collaboratively with teachers, external professionals and families
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and interventions
- Support transition planning into further education, employment and next steps
Who we are looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with children or young people with SEND
- Holds HLTA status, desirable but not essential
- Has excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Is calm, adaptable and able to work independently
- Is passionate about helping young people develop resilience, independence and confidence
- Understands safeguarding and inclusive educational practice
- Enjoys working as part of a collaborative and supportive team
How to apply
Complete and submit the non-teaching application form. The post is available for an immediate start, so applications are reviewed as they arrive.
Kingsley School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online check of publicly available information will be completed to assess shortlisted candidates' suitability to work with children, and the successful applicant will also be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and full identity and qualification checks.
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