What skills and experience we're looking for The CEO of SECAT and Headteacher of Shoeburyness High School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support students with their learning and emotional regulation. The successful candidate will have experience with ASD communication and interaction and will provide for the social, educational and welfare needs of pupils within the school. It is essential that the appointed candidate has GCSE Maths and English or equivalent at Grade C or 4 or above. What the school offers its staff Shoeburyness High School is an inclusive comprehensive academy in the heart of the community, part of the wider family of SECAT schools. Oversubscribed every year, we have a reputation as a friendly, caring school and as a place where positive relationships are fostered and sustained. Our seven-year curriculum offer is diverse, rich and delivered by dedicated, skilled and highly qualified practitioners to ensure every child has the best opportunities for success and happiness. Our children have access to a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities; sport, drama and music play a central part of our offer, as well as a wide-ranging variety of clubs and activities across the school. Supported by a strong, committed pastoral and support team, our young people are able to develop the skills, knowledge, and resilience for their lives beyond Shoeburyness High School. We ‘Expect Excellence’ in all aspects of our school and this is our guiding principle to ensure that our school community thrives. We are proud to be a part of the Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) along with Bournes Green Infant School, Bournes Green Junior School, Hinguar Primary School, Richmond Avenue Primary School and Thorpedene Primary School and Nursery. Commitment to safeguarding SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references.