Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Newbarn School
New Barn School is a special educational needs school, NAS accredited with an Ofsted rated 'Good' that caters for academically able autistic students with associated difficulties, including ADHD and complex needs. The majority of students will have either of Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Our dedicated staff are committed to creating a learning culture that enables the best possible outcomes for our pupils.
We have an exciting opportunity for a driven, dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join Newbarn School.
Key Responsibilities
* Work as directed by the Teachers and Senior Leadership Team
* Line manage and mentor Learning Support Assistant team members.
* Understand how a pupil's learning is affected by their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development and understand the stages of child development.
* Be familiar and keep up to date with the school's systems and structures as outlined in policy documents including Health and Safety and Child Protection policies.
* Be familiar and up to date with SEN Code of Practice
* Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers, exchange information, facilitate their support for their child's attendance, access and learning and support home to school and community links.
* Challenge and motivate pupils, promote and reinforce self-esteem.
* Contribute to the marking of pupils' work and accurately record achievement/progress.
* Encourage children to value their experiences and knowledge.
New Barn School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Visits to the school are recommended, if this is a role that is of interest to you or you have some further questions, please do get in touch.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Horsham RH12 3PQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Special education: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person