Overview
Are you looking for an exciting and new career opportunity? This role supports SEND students and guides them to overcome barriers to learning and reach their fullest potential. We are seeking someone to support the teaching, learning and pastoral care needs for students with a range of special educational needs and disabilities to ensure a positive learning environment.
About Us
Heckmondwike Grammar School is committed to helping students enjoy their school days and become thoughtful, articulate, confident and responsible members of society. We rely on our staff to work closely with students, parents and teachers to provide a supportive community, keeping the well-being of our students at the forefront.
The Role
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and engaging teaching assistant to work within the SEND department here at Heckmondwike Grammar School. Working within the SEND Code of Practice to promote full inclusion within our school. Duties will include but are not limited to:
* To support students with SEND as required
* Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
* Promote pupils' independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
* Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement
Responsibilities are detailed in a separate job description.
What will you bring to the role?
* Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to remain calm under pressure
* Demonstrate a high standard of customer service
* Work well as part of a team, as well as on your own initiative
* Honesty and integrity
* A flexible and open attitude to change
* Suitability to work with children
Why Should You Apply?
Heckmondwike Grammar School is a unique school, with students who are eager to learn, keen to know more and want to enjoy their educational experiences. It is exceptional in many ways: a diverse school community that produces high-quality results. We work effectively with the young people, care about their futures and aim to enable them to proceed to where they want to go. Excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence. We offer a competitive salary and membership to a Local Government pension scheme.
Safeguarding and Other Recruitment Information
Protection of children: Disclosure of criminal background of those with access to children. All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Certain convictions and cautions may be protected and may not be disclosed to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the GOV.UK site. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered prior to the date of the interview. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before appointment.
Safeguarding Statement: Heckmondwike Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Full details regarding Safeguarding Procedures can be found on our website in the Safeguarding section, or please contact Recruitment for a copy.
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