The Opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to provide a high-quality learning experience for a small group of children with Education Health and Care plans with Speech, Language and Communication difficulties. The children require elements of a bespoke curriculum which has been expertly planned by our SENDCo. The pupils will spend time every week in their classrooms for lessons that they can access with scaffolds and adjustments.
We are looking for someone who:
1. Has a strong understanding of pupils with SEND, particularly Speech, Language and Communication difficulties;
2. Has high expectations and is committed to ensuring children make strong progress based on their starting points;
3. Is able to communicate well with good interpersonal skills;
4. Is committed to an inclusive ethos where every person matters;
5. Has good behaviour management skills;
6. Has some experience in children with additional needs;
7. Can work well as part of a team;
8. Is warm, kind, caring, positive and has a sense of humour.
We warmly encourage you to visit school before you apply.
For further details about the role, to arrange an informal conversation with Rob Harvey, Headteacher. Please contact the school office on or email
Why join Enhance Academy Trust?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a successful and forward-looking academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples:
9. Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
10. Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services.
11. GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for our employees and members of their household, 24 hours a day, days a year and prescriptions (which have to paid for) can be delivered to local chemists.
12. Free annual flu jab
13. Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
14. A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing.
15. Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers.
Safeguarding Statement
Enhance Academy Trust is committed to ensuring the actions we take, keep children safe and protect them from harm in all aspects of their school life. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. The actions that we take to prevent harm, to promote well-being, to create safe environments, to respond to specific issues and vulnerabilities all form part of the safeguarding responsibilities of the Trust. We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility and make every effort to provide a safe environment underpinned by a culture of openness where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe they are being listened to.
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