Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Full-time - Special Needs Position

OneSchool Global UK, Maidstone

Ref:KCC886-6104-42S
Posted:27/03/2019
Pay:Up to £23,000 DOE
Start Date:May 2019
App Close Date:19/04/2019 at 12:00
Interviews:Week commencing 22 April 2019

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Due to stable growth, Focus School Linton Park Campus is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support SEND students across KS2 - KS5. You will support the learning in class and in small group settings within a Self-Directed Learning philosophy. You will complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for learning activities under an agreed system of supervision.

The post would suit a qualified HLTA experienced in supporting children with Downs Syndrome. It is also essential that the successful candidate be fluent in Makaton or sign-a-long.

N.B. Visits prior to application are warmly welcomed so you can come and see for yourself what makes Focus Learning Trust such a special and unique place to work - contact: Debbie Gilbertson on 01622 740825

Key Responsibilities:

To use specialist teaching skills to work with a child who has Downs Syndrome on a 1:1 and peer group basis to develop language, learning and social skills
To use specialist teaching skills to work with other pupils with SEND
To assess the educational needs of children with complex needs

Assess, manage and deliver learning support to SEND students using knowledge and specialist skills
To act as a Key Worker for identified pupils, regularly liaising with parents and staff to ensure progress against Learning Plan targets
To work closely with allocated pupils, understanding how to motivate and encourage them to achieve and progress through the development of their Attributes, Skills and Knowledge (ASK)
Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage in all activities through support of their Attributes, Skills and Knowledge
To build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently and be concerned for their development as learners, supporting them and responding to their individual needs
Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies
Work within an established discipline policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting self-control and independence
To be familiar with the school curriculum, the age related expectations of pupils and main teaching methods for age ranges in which you are involved

You will:

Ideally be qualified (NVQ Level 4/5 or equivalent), or have a good working knowledge in meeting Teaching Assistant standards
Have experience and be confident with the preparation and delivery of teaching
Experienced in the use of Makaton or sing-along.
Be able to adapt to each child and their specific needs either on a 1-2-1 or small group basis
Have a calm, soft and considerate approach when building rapport with each child
Be able to use ICT effectively to support learning
Have a full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation
Have an understanding of special education needs as defined in the SEN Code of Practice

Information about the school

OneSchool Global UK Maidstone Campus (formerly Focus School Linton Park Campus) is an independent, all-through, co-educational, non-selective school for children aged 7-18. It has a strong Christian ethos and there are 195 pupils on its roll. Linton Park is situated in Maidstone, Kent. The school was established on its current site in 2008 in purpose-built accommodation, which has been further developed since including a new state-of-the-art Learning Centre for Primary students.

Why should I work at OneSchool Global UK Maidstone Campus? Modern, cutting-edge facilities in bright, clean, fully resourced, purpose-built accommodation. Friendly, supportive working environment with a real sense of family. Professionally supportive structure which gives a sense of value and purpose to every member of staff whatever their role, enabling meaningful continual professional development. Beautiful setting in the leafy Kent countryside with easy access routes to London and the rest of the UK. Students who value a top-class education and are engaged and interested in lessons, wrapped around by a parent and wider community group who appreciate the efforts of their staff. In a national Education Picture where teachers often feel as if they are painting walls, a chance to create an educational work of art where there is time, space and opportunity to work on the fine detail.

Focus Learning Trust was established as a registered charity in 2003 for the advancement of education, primarily providing leadership and support to its network of 23 UK, non-selective, independent schools which are registered as schools with a religious character, following the national curriculum.

We are part of the OneSchool Global network – one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world. With schools in 20 countries worldwide, our 9000 students are benefiting from the amazing results of global collaboration and cutting-edge educational methods.

In April 2019, the entire OneSchool entity rebranded globally, hence our new look and our name change from Focus School to OneSchool Global UK. This better reflects our teaching and learning strategy and makes us truly one global school.

Please look at our website for information

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs Emma Gibbons
Address:Heath Road, Maidstone, Kent , ME17 4HT
Telephone: 03000 700507
Email: maidstone@uk.oneschoolglobal.com

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Higher Level Teaching Assistant Job Description