About the job

Key information

This is a permanent post and there is flexibility as to whether this is full or part-time position

Starting salary: Grade 12 – £26,421 (pro-rata). Term-time only.

To commence 4th November 2024 or as soon as possible after this date, pending notice periods

We are looking for a talented and passionate HLTA to join our friendly and successful team to help us meet the needs of our pupils with additional needs.

This is an exciting time to join our school as we continue to build on our successes and see rising achievement for our pupils.

What will I be doing?

A key part of this role will involve supporting pupils who are struggling to settle in to school or access class-based learning, due to their social, emotional and mental health needs.

It will involve direct work with parents, leading ‘Team Around the Family’ (TAF) meetings and being a key point of contact for external professionals.

In this role, you will be working with pupils with a range of needs. The successful candidate will have an understanding that all behaviour is communication. They will be highly motivated, resilient and will enjoy both supporting and celebrating the achievement of our pupils.

This is a significant role which will require the ability to work with high levels of autonomy, whilst ensuring clear communication with class teachers. You will work closely with the SENCo to ensure there are robust systems in place for assessment, planning, implementation and review.

The ideal candidate will:

• be able to respond calmly and consistently to pupils displaying distressed behaviours
• be able to support the development of a trauma informed approach
• be able to support the consistent implementation of our relationships policy
• be a source of advice and support for colleagues in relation to meeting pupils’ SEMH needs
• be an active member of the well-being hub
• have experience in working closely with parents, including leading Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings and parent workshops
• have experience in leading staff training or development
• have at least a Grade C in GCSE qualifications in maths and English (or equivalent)
• be resilient, creative and solution focused
• be highly reflective and open to feedback or new ways of working

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

Whilst professional development opportunities will be offered as part of the role, we are looking for someone who has the experience to hit the ground running. You will need to have proven, specialist knowledge in supporting children with special educational needs and/or adverse childhood experiences.

What is in it for me?

In return we can offer:

• the opportunity to take on an exciting challenge in a school that is welcoming, friendly and striving to do the best for all its pupils
• a commitment to you and your professional development
• a dedicated staff team who are hard-working, great fun and always put the children first
• fabulous children who are keen to learn and succeed
• on-going support from our outstanding SENCo who has an exciting vision for SEN provision at Beech Grove
• encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference

DBS check

Beech Grove School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts require a police check through the disclosure process. Part of our safer recruitment process includes carrying out online searches for all shortlisted candidates. This process will involve recording any information that suggests a candidate may: be unqualified for the role; pose a safeguarding risk; risks damaging the school's reputation. By submitting an application for the advertised post, you are giving consent for these searches to be carried out.

Supporting documents and information

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please call the school office on 01823 662438 or email office@beechgrove.somerset.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

Please email completed application forms to the email address above, by 12pm, on Friday 18th October.

Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 23rd October 2024

Apply on the Beech Grove Primary School website

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