Highfield School is an 11-19 secondary school for pupils with severe learning difficulties. Our pupils have a wide range of additional needs including speech, language and communication difficulties, autistic spectrum conditions, more complex learning needs, physical disabilities and a number have rare genetic disorders. Our school is a popular and oversubscribed. Pupils benefit from our highly specialised teaching, outstanding pastoral care and the wide range of specialist support services and interventions we provide through our personalised programmes.
Highfield School operates on 3 sites, Ossett, Thornes and Wakefield City Centre. We looking to appoint a number of Teaching Assistants at our Ossett site, but successful candidates may be required to work on any of our sites.
Ideally, you will have a good understanding of our pupils' special educational needs and/or prior experience of working in education. The successful candidates should be:
1. committed to safeguarding, child protection and the welfare of children and young people
2. committed to providing the best opportunities and ensuring outstanding outcomes for learners
3. an ambitious team player with excellent interpersonal skills
4. an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of self, pupils and the community we serve
5. able to maintain a positive approach when faced with challenges
6. able to motivate, inspire and encourage learners to strive for excellence in all areas
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a hard working team, who are passionate about preparing young people with SEND for the next stage of their lives. In return, we offer a fantastic caring school where we work hard to ensure all children have the best opportunities to learn and flourish. Please see the job application pack for more about the specifics of the role.
Completed application forms should be returned to the School for the attention of Ms Pam Sayle, Business & Operations Manager, Highfield School, Gawthorpe Lane, Gawthorpe, Ossett, Wakefield WF5 9BS or by email at by no later than 1pm on Tuesday 2nd September. Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 8th September
Closing date: 1pm on Tuesday 2nd September
Interview date: wc 8th September