HLTA in Maths - Full-time

Ripplevale Upper School, Deal

Ref:KCC886-6047-229S
Posted:27/03/2023
Pay:NJC 8-12 (£11.81 to £12.70)
Start Date:Immediate
App Close Date:19/07/2023 at 12:00
Interviews:To be confirmed

Advert

Posted: 27 March 2023
Pay: NJC 8-12 (£11.81 - £12.70)
Start Date: Immediately
Closing Date: 19 July 2023
Interviews: To be confirmed

Job Description

At Ripplevale School, we are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and resilient Higher Level Teaching Assistant to deliver interventions in Maths at our Upper School in Ripple, Deal for our Secondary pupils. As an HLTA you will work both within maths lessons supporting students, but also lead 1:1 and small group sessions. If you are passionate about working with children with ASD, then this role is for you. The post is full time Monday to Friday 8.30 – 3.45, term time only, plus 70 inset hours which presently includes Tuesday early evening twilight sessions. However, we would consider applications from those who wish to work part-time.

Our pupils cover a wide range of academic abilities but this role is specifically for pupils who are working at a lower level or who have gaps in their knowledge due to their ASD and other associated conditions or previous gaps in education. Our pupils are engaging, fun and quirky.

We encourage visits to our schools, and would love for you to come and meet our wonderful children and staff and see us in action. Should you wish to take up this opportunity, please email Human Resources.

To join our highly collaborative and supportive team, please email hr@ripplevaleschool.co.uk to request an application pack. Applications are only accepted on a Ripplevale School application form. CVs on their own will be rejected.

Shortlisted candidates may be observed working with the children as part of the selection process.

Child Protection & Safeguarding

Ripplevale School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to:

Have an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and the successful candidate, as per KCSIE will also subjected to have an online search undertaken, this is also considered for all shortlisted candidates.

Ensure you are aware of all Ripplevale School’s Child Protection & Safeguarding Policies.

Ensure you abide by those policies (names and points of contact for all relevant agencies can be found in the policies).

Participate in all Child Protection & Safeguarding training as required by the school.

Immediately report any incidents of a child protection / safeguarding nature.

Be aware that failure by a member of staff to report actual or suspected physical, sexual or emotional abuse or neglect of a pupil is a disciplinary offence.

Please note: This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Information about the school

Ripplevale School is an independent day special school for pupils aged from 6 to 18 years old who have an EHCP (Education Health Care Plan) with a diagnosis of ASD, often with associated conditions.

Ripplevale School is situated over two sites. Ripplevale Lower School is situated in Broadstairs, teaching a Primary provision and Ripplevale Upper School is based in the village of Ripple near Deal, for our Secondary and Post 16 provision.

We have a committed and dedicated team which includes teachers, teaching assistants, higher level teaching assistants, a range of therapists, administrative staff and support staff. All play a significant role in the education and development of each pupil and work to create a warm, informal, friendly atmosphere in which the pupils feel secure, safe and confident.

Job Contact Information

Name:Jane Norris
Address:Chapel Lane, Ripple, Deal, Kent, CT14 8JG
Telephone: 01304 373866
Email: hr@ripplevaleschool.co.uk

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