Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job title:

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Company

Wakefield Council

Job description

High Well School is a Special School which caters for pupils key stages 2-4 with an Education Health & Care Plan (EHCP) for profound and severe social, emotional and mental health needs as well as other learning difficulties. The school meets the needs of some of Wakefield’s most complex and vulnerable young people through the provision of nurturing learning environments with personalised support and specialist teaching to enable our pupils to re-engage in learning, develop their social and emotional skills and leave with not only appropriate qualifications but the skills required to succeed in life after school. This is reflected in our vision of ‘Preparing for Positive Futures’.We are looking to recruit a Higher level Teaching Assistant, whom may work on a 1:2:1 basis or be classroom based supporting or delivering lessons or interventions. This role will be offered on either a fixed or permanent basis and will play a crucial role in the support, teaching and learning of our students. We believe that this presents a great opportunity for exceptional individuals to join our dedicated and highly skilled school team. We were last inspected by OFSTED in 2022 as a ‘Good’ school. Just like our long-term members of staff you will have many great opportunities to develop your career at High Well as we invest heavily in staff development and be provided with access to tailored HR, CPD and support services – We always support your wellbeing and even give you a paid day off for your birthday!In our successful candidates, we are looking for people who can demonstrate:

• Good communication skills along with the ability to work as part of a team or independently using your own initiative.
• Initiative to organise all teaching equipment, is in safe working order and secure at all times.
• Ability to provide general support with learning activities
• Skills in supporting the positive management of behaviour, interventions and reward.

If you are successful in your application, you will join a good school on its journey to its next level of development. There are no two days the same at High Well School where every day is exciting and where you will be utilising the excellent support systems in place. Class sizes in High Well are around ten pupils, with highly talented and experienced teaching and support staff for every group to ensure pupils develop secure relationships with staff and enable personalised planning and delivery.The successful candidates will be joining a school that offers many other personal benefits including:

• A positive, friendly and professional working environment.
• An opportunity to work with an amazing group of young people.
• Bespoke and comprehensive induction package for new staff followed up with outstanding CPD.
• A subsidised Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• A talented and supportive Senior Leadership Team and dedicated Governing Body.
• A supportive environment in which your talents will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded.
• Access to Schools Advisory Service and other wellbeing platforms, including cycle to work, and other platforms which give employee benefits and inspire a unique employee experience, enriching personal and working lives
• Employee Assistance Programme, on-site HR management, free parking

If you like the idea of working with a talented school team, we would love to hear from you.To apply for these vacancies, you MUST complete an Application Form. Full vacancy details may be requested by visiting our school website at or finding us on Wakefield Council Jobs page. Completed Forms should be returned to Perspective candidates should note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than stated, therefore applications are required as soon as possible.Prospective applicants should note that appointment will be subject to verification of qualifications, satisfactory enhanced DBS with barred list check, two satisfactory references and evidence of the right to work in the United Kingdom.Closing date: 16/01/2024 or before if sufficient applications are receivedShortlisting: 17/01/024Interview date: TBCStart date: ASAPThe Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team are wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.Job title Higher Level Teaching Assistant Job reference 241736 Date posted 22/11/2024 Application closing date 12/12/2024 Location High Well School, Rookhill Road, Pontefract, WF8 2DD Salary £26,421.00 to £29,269.00, G6 SCP 12-18 FTE. Actual salary – £20,971.00 to 23,171.00. Package Blank Contractual hours 34 Basis Part time Job category/type Part time, Permanent, School, Term time Attachments Blank Job descriptionHigh Well School is a Special School which caters for pupils key stages 2-4 with an Education Health & Care Plan (EHCP) for profound and severe social, emotional and mental health needs as well as other learning difficulties. The school meets the needs of some of Wakefield’s most complex and vulnerable young people through the provision of nurturing learning environments with personalised support and specialist teaching to enable our pupils to re-engage in learning, develop their social and emotional skills and leave with not only appropriate qualifications but the skills required to succeed in life after school. This is reflected in our vision of ‘Preparing for Positive Futures’.We are looking to recruit a Higher level Teaching Assistant, whom may work on a 1:2:1 basis or be classroom based supporting or delivering lessons or interventions. This role will be offered on either a fixed or permanent basis and will play a crucial role in the support, teaching and learning of our students. We believe that this presents a great opportunity for exceptional individuals to join our dedicated and highly skilled school team. We were last inspected by OFSTED in 2022 as a ‘Good’ school. Just like our long-term members of staff you will have many great opportunities to develop your career at High Well as we invest heavily in staff development and be provided with access to tailored HR, CPD and support services – We always support your wellbeing and even give you a paid day off for your birthday!In our successful candidates, we are looking for people who can demonstrate:

• Good communication skills along with the ability to work as part of a team or independently using your own initiative.
• Initiative to organise all teaching equipment, is in safe working order and secure at all times.
• Ability to provide general support with learning activities
• Skills in supporting the positive management of behaviour, interventions and reward.

If you are successful in your application, you will join a good school on its journey to its next level of development. There are no two days the same at High Well School where every day is exciting and where you will be utilising the excellent support systems in place. Class sizes in High Well are around ten pupils, with highly talented and experienced teaching and support staff for every group to ensure pupils develop secure relationships with staff and enable personalised planning and delivery.The successful candidates will be joining a school that offers many other personal benefits including:

• A positive, friendly and professional working environment.
• An opportunity to work with an amazing group of young people.
• Bespoke and comprehensive induction package for new staff followed up with outstanding CPD.
• A subsidised Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• A talented and supportive Senior Leadership Team and dedicated Governing Body.
• A supportive environment in which your talents will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded.
• Access to Schools Advisory Service and other wellbeing platforms, including cycle to work, and other platforms which give employee benefits and inspire a unique employee experience, enriching personal and working lives
• Employee Assistance Programme, on-site HR management, free parking

If you like the idea of working with a talented school team, we would love to hear from you.To apply for these vacancies, you MUST complete an Application Form. Full vacancy details may be requested by visiting our school website at or finding us on Wakefield Council Jobs page. Completed Forms should be returned to Perspective candidates should note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than stated, therefore applications are required as soon as possible.Prospective applicants should note that appointment will be subject to verification of qualifications, satisfactory enhanced DBS with barred list check, two satisfactory references and evidence of the right to work in the United Kingdom.Closing date: 16/01/2024 or before if sufficient applications are receivedShortlisting: 17/01/024Interview date: TBCStart date: ASAPThe Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team are wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Expected salary

£26421 – 29269 per year

Location

Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Job date

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 08:14:46 GMT

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