At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and enhance learning for children with special needs.
- Company: Newlands School, dedicated to nurturing and developing young minds.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a passionate team and enjoy opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in primary or SEND settings and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 32309 - 35418 £ per year.
The Governors of Newlands School are seeking to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to start in January 2027. Applications are particularly welcome from candidates who have experience in the Primary Special School setting.
The successful applicant will:
- Be proactive and vigilant in their approach to safeguarding pupils
- Have experience in working within a team to ensure the best outcomes for children
- Possess the personal and social skills to communicate clearly and sensitively, establishing and sustaining good relationships with parents, pupils and other staff
- Look for a school where personal professional development is promoted, supported and celebrated
- Be an excellent and reflective classroom practitioner
- Be caring, committed and highly motivated
- Have high expectations of all pupils’ achievement and behaviour
- Have the knowledge, enthusiasm and ability to inspire and motivate children to learn
- Have a warm and friendly personality
- Have an excellent understanding of children with severe and complex needs and how to plan for and support their learning and engagement
The successful applicant will have experience across Primary and/or SEND settings and the ability to work with children with a range of needs, including profound and complex needs, across the key stages and the curriculum.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring background check.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.
Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.
The school will carry out an online search as part of their due diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.
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