About the job

Key information

A great opportunity has arisen at Polden Bower School for a HLTA and Cover supervisor to support the teaching team. Salary is grade 12

37 hours per week ,Term time only Plus INSET Days – 39 weeks. Annual actual salary approximately £24,046- £26,958 depending on experience.

Hours of work are Monday 8.30am-5.00pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.30am- 4.30 and Fridays 8.30am- 3.30pm.

Polden Bower, is a 160 place special school and has the specialist resources needed to meet the needs of our students. state-of-the-art facilities for all the children and young people, this includes a warm water pool for physiotherapy; a sports hall; a sensory room; and fully accessible classrooms with the latest teaching technology. This is a very exciting time to be joining a growing Federation. We are working in partnership with The Bridge School which is the PRU within Bridgwater.

 

What will I be doing?

The role will include whole class delivery alongside group and 1:1 interventions which link to therapeutic provision, including taking groups off-site.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We are looking for a dynamic practitioner who is flexible, adaptable and can plan engaging learning activities for groups and whole class.

You must:

• Have patience, flexibility, sense of humour and be resilient
• Have experience of working successfully with young people with SEND
• Be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, young people, families and multi-agencies
• Be able to work with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality
• Be committed to the safeguarding of children and young people
• Be committed to your own professional development

What is in it for me?

In return the school will offer the successful candidate:

• Full induction program and ongoing professional development
• Supportive staff team
• ‘My staff shop’ benefits which include Cycle to Work scheme
• Onsite subsidised café
• Provision of free tea/coffee for staff
• Well-being room and information on well-being approaches
• Access to Occupational Health Service
• Free weekly swimming sessions

DBS check

Polden Bower school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, medical clearance proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references. Following the acceptance of your interview, an online check will be carried out as detailed in the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines

Supporting documents and information

Enquiries and visits are warmly welcomed, please contact Jo Stamford on 01278 496386 or email us at HR@Poldenbower.org.uk.

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