HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Full time: 32.Contract type
Fixed term - 31.Thisis a new and exciting role which will provide the successful candidate with theopportunity to support the development and delivery of high quality, effective educationalprovision for up to eight Key Stage 2 children with mild to moderate ASC and/orSpeech, Language and Communication needs.
Workingalongside the Unit's teacher and teaching assistant, the new HLTA will play a keyrole in developing the unit, facilitating the delivery of an engaging andinnovative curriculum within a nurturing and supportive environment. We have high expectations for what all childrencan achieve and are committed to supporting our pupils to be the very best theycan be.
Giventhe nature of the role, the successful candidate will bring experience of supportingchildren with SEND, including supporting children with ASC and/or S&LCneeds. This may have been throughspecialist provision in a mainstream school or in a special setting.
Justas important is that you share our passion and commitment for excellence - for doingthe best we possibly can for the children in our care, and the enthusiasm anddrive to make the Hatch SEND Unit an exceptional place for pupils to learn andgrow.
If you would like todiscuss the role in more detail and/or to arrange a visit to the school, pleasecontact Emma Johns (Headteacher) via the school office on 01823 480616.
What the school offers its staff
TheAcademies for Character and Excellence is a Multi-Academy Trust with 20 primaryschools across Devon, Somerset and Torbay.Initially established in 2016, the Trust achieves strong outcomes forall pupils through an innovative curriculum, focused on academic excellence,character education and metacognition.
Weare growing a family of schools that prioritises working together incollaborative partnerships which are mutually supportive, and which enable bothpupils and staff to flourish. Whilst weare 'stronger together', we recognise that the distinctive characteristics of eachof our schools is what makes them special, and ensures they are rooted in theheart of the communities they serve.
Workingwith like-minded professionals who share a commitment to doing the best theycan to support pupils to grow and flourish
Aboutthe school
It is home tothe small primary school with 30 children across two classes, and with areputation for being particularly caring and inclusive. The schools prides itself on its Christianvalues, and aims to ensure all pupils feel happy, secure and valued - enablingthem to make a positive contribution as young people in their community.
Thenew unit will support 6 to 8 Key Stage Two children with mild to moderate ASCand/or speech, language and communication needs who may struggle to make goodprogress in a mainstream class on a full-time basis. Pupils will be supported by a team of threein the unit (teacher, HLTA, LSA) who will deliver tailored provision,underpinned by the ACE curriculum. Staffassigned to the unit will be supported by a wider team in the school as well asspecialist staff from across ACE.
Theunit will benefit from a specially designed classroom, an 'experience workshop'and outdoor space to support effective, tailored provision. However, it is important that unit and itspupils are an integral part of the wider school, with opportunities built infor children to integrate with their mainstream peers wherever possible.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
suitability to work with children
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