At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with Special Educational Needs in their learning and social development.
- Company: Horizon Care and Education, a modern specialist school in Rochdale.
- Benefits: Discount programmes, holiday trading, eco-friendly car scheme, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people with diverse needs.
- Qualifications: Experience with behavioural support and GCSEs in English and Maths.
The predicted salary is between 21000 - 25000 £ per year.
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 with responsibility for covering lessons for our Great Howarth School in Rochdale.
Great Howarth School is a bright and modern independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls. Based in Rochdale, the school has recently undergone a major refurbishment and now includes a brand-new primary school building. Across both sites, we meet the diverse needs of pupils aged 7-18 with a range of complex needs, including Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, ADHD, and Autism.
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.
Benefits:
- Discount programmes
- Holiday trading scheme
- Eco friendly car scheme
- SmartTech scheme
- Wellbeing Centre
- Cycle to work
- And more!
