Teaching Assistant
- Organisation
- Headstart School
- Number of positions
- 1
- Location
- Ninfield and Golden Cross
- Salary
- £15,769 - £18,528 (FTE £20,000+)
- Closing date
- 30/06/2023
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Full Time
- Hours
- 37.5
- Job type
- Teaching and Leadership
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/231210/33014
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/231210/33014
- Number of positions
- 1
- Location
- Ninfield and Golden Cross
- Salary
- £15,769 - £18,528 (FTE £20,000+)
- Closing date
- 30/06/2023
- Organisation
- Headstart School
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Full Time
- Hours
- 37.5
- Job type
- Teaching and Leadership
Salary: £15,769 - £18,528 (FTE £20,000+)
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full - time
Closing date: Friday 30 June 2023
Interview date: Interviews for suitable candidates will be undertaken as soon as possible as part of a rolling recruitment process therefore, early application is advised. Should the posts be filled earlier than expected, this advert will be removed.
Please note, only application forms will be taken into consideration for shortlisting.
Please email directly to the email address registered under application settings to request an application form or call Natasha McGibbon HR Administrator on 01424 893803.
Headstart School is an Independent special needs school, rated Good with Outstanding Elements, which is looking for someone to join our highly motivated team. Headstart have students from age 5 to 16 and following onto our Post 16 courses up to the age of 21. Headstart School has the benefit of two sites; both situated in the East Sussex countryside, one on the outskirts of the village of Ninfield and the other at Golden Cross.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, calm and caring Special Educational Needs Support Worker/Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. We have full time roles, term time only, available (8.30am - 3.45pm however, you are expected to finish at 4.30pm at least 2 days a week, Monday and Thursday.
We are looking for someone who not only enjoys working with young people from various ages but also enjoys spending time working outdoors surrounded by our lovely animals whilst enjoying the stunning views. Our set up at Headstart is very unique, offering a bespoke opportunity to the young people who attend complimented by a large qualified experienced staff team. Class sizes are small and include high levels of support which is what we believe to be our strength. Career progression and professional development is encouraged and supported. Experience within the SEN (Special Educational Needs) sector is desirable however, not essential. We have positions available at both our Crouch site in Ninfield and our Oakfield site in Golden Cross. These posts will be based mainly at one site however, it may necessary to work in both of our sites from time to time.
You will be working with young people with a range of significant barriers to learning including autism, attachment disorder, communication difficulties, trauma, anxiety and sensory processing difficulties. The young people currently learn through an early year’s style curriculum provision which caters for their individual needs. Our grounds are surrounded by a variety of animals that the young people like to look after and which also enables them to learn through alternative activities planned with them. Headstart provides staff who support our young people an opportunity to work in an outdoor environment as well as in the classroom.
Headstart has an integrated theraputic approach with an emphasis on outdoor learning. We work with young people on the Autistic Spectrum and those who have complex needs. We have small classes of four to six students and we offer a bespoke education with a mixture of academic and vocational courses. Our school Mission statement is 'Positive Learning for Life'. There is a strong emphasis on building self-esteem and confidence, developing independent learners and thinkers and social skills alongside academic achievement.
Our successful candidate is someone who:
· Is able to implement planned learning activities as directed by the teacher, adjusting activities according to student’s abilities
· Can support the teacher in recording students progress, activities and behaviour
· Can support students in social and emotional well-being, reporting any problems
· Can share information about students with other staff, parents/carers, internal and external agencies
· Is able to work closely within the school team
· Is very flexible and adapt quickly to change
The post is term- time only and the salary will be pro-rated to take into account that you work term-time only.
Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged via the school office on 01424 893803.
Website: www.headstartschool.co.uk
Interviews for suitable candidates will be undertaken as soon as possible as part of a rolling recruitment process therefore, early application is advised. Should the posts be filled earlier than expected, this advert will be removed.
Please note, only application forms will be taken into consideration for shortlisting.
Please email directly to the email address registered under application settings to request an application form or call Natasha McGibbon HR Administrator on 01424 893803.
Safeguarding Statement
Headstart School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check along other procedures and checks as part of our safeguarding procedures. References with specific safeguarding questions will be requested.
All staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.