At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with targeted learning and emotional needs in a vibrant educational environment.
- Company: Shire Oak Academy, part of The Mercian Trust, dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health plan, discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a pioneering team focused on social mobility and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your skills in a supportive community.
- Qualifications: HLTA status or equivalent, GCSE English and Maths, experience with SEMH and communication needs.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Shire Oak Academy is an exciting and vibrant learning community where students enjoy great success in and outside of the classroom. We aim to provide an outstanding, positive learning environment and value the high quality of relationships that enable this to be true of all aspects of school life. Our Academy motto, ‘Turning Potential into Excellence’ is important to us as we prepare our students for successful adult lives in an increasingly competitive world. We support and encourage our students to try their best to achieve success in all areas and help prepare them for their future choices, not only in their academic learning, but also within other areas such as music, sport, art and drama.
We are:
- Aspirational - Inspire all of our students to dream big dreams which extend their horizons beyond their expectations.
- Success - Learning from failure, challenging expectations and driving for success.
- Participation - To be fully involved in school life. Take an active part in lessons and take full advantage of the extracurricular opportunities provided.
- Integrity - Promoting the qualities of selflessness, courage, honesty, respect, commitment and doing the right thing.
- Responsibility - To enable each student to develop confidence, self-esteem and responsibility in all areas of school life.
- Excellence - Striving for excellence and high achievement in everything we do.
To provide a safe, secure, caring and supportive environment in which all students may take advantage of the opportunities we provide to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to prepare them for taking up an adult place in 21st Century society as responsible, responsive and enterprising citizens who become effective lifelong learners and make a positive contribution to society.
We are looking for a HLTA to join our team. Reporting to our IAP Centre Lead, you will undertake:
Key responsibilities:
- Teaching and Learning Support - Deliver targeted small group and 1:1 interventions across a range of subject areas and social/emotional needs, in line with student needs.
- Student Support and Pastoral Care - Act as a key adult and trusted figure for INSPIRE students.
- Inclusion and Safeguarding - Champion inclusive practice and student voice within the IAP and wider school community.
- Professional Development - Engage in regular CPD linked to SEMH, autism, anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, and inclusive education.
Pay range: Scale: Grade 6 (15-23) | Actual: £26,795- £30,730 | FTE: £31,015-£35,570
Qualifications and Skills:
- HLTA status or equivalent qualification/experience
- GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)
- Evidence of ongoing CPD in SEND/SEMH/communication needs.
- Experience working with students with SEMH, anxiety, or communication needs
- Experience leading interventions or small-group learning
- Experience supporting students with EHCPs or support plans.
- Experience of working in a trauma-informed and/or attachment-aware environment
The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. The Mercian Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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