At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with Special Educational Needs in their learning and social development.
- Company: Horizon Care and Education, dedicated to high-quality education for SEN students.
- Benefits: Access to employee benefits, wellbeing resources, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team in a rewarding environment focused on student growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help them achieve their personal success.
- Qualifications: Experience with behavioural support needs and GCSEs in English and Maths.
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you thrive in a dynamic and rewarding environment? If so, Horizon Care and Education is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team and focus on English Teaching provision.
Brewood School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls. Based in Deal in Kent, Brewood School meets the diverse needs of pupils aged 11-18 with Special Educational Needs (SEN) including Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN), Autism, ADHD, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH).
The role will be Pastoral focused and will include:
- Behaviour Intervention and Pupil Support
- Monitoring, Assessment and Record Keeping
- Pastoral Support and Family Liaison
- Behaviour Monitoring and Training
There’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves, have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them.
What you’ll get to do:
- Assisting students in their educational and social development.
- Provide support inside and outside of the classroom, so they can fully engage in a wide range of activities.
- Help to set up activities for students, using technology or adjusting the environment to suit their needs.
- Support teachers, engaging with students, providing learning support, and reacting to situations in the classroom in a positive, non-disruptive manner.
- Working 1:1 with some students, to give them the time and support they need to learn.
What we’re looking for from you:
- Experience of working with children who have behavioural support needs with a good knowledge of behavioural management techniques and strategies.
- Grade C or above GCSE in English and Math, or L1/2 equivalent functional skills qualification.
- Hold or be willing to work towards a recognised teaching assistant qualification.
We have recently launched OneHorizon which is a new platform designed for YOU which brings together the benefits, tools and resources to help you feel supported, valued and great at work!
The platform is designed to give you instant access to amazing employee benefits, company announcements, downloadable resources and documents as well as feedback surveys and our people directory. You will benefit from Discount programmes, Holiday trading scheme, Eco friendly car scheme, SmartTech scheme, Wellbeing Centre and Cycle to work plus much more!
Closing date for this role will be the 14th July.
HLTA (Pastoral) - (Brewood SEN School - Deal, Kent) employer: Horizon Care and Education
Horizon Care and Education is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs. Located in Deal, Kent, Brewood School offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful work while benefiting from our innovative OneHorizon platform, which provides access to a range of employee benefits, professional development resources, and a strong focus on wellbeing. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth in a rewarding educational setting.
Contact Details:
Horizon Care and Education Recruitment Team
