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Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Term Time - Special Needs Position

West Heath School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-6079-157S
  • Posted:29/03/2023
  • Pay:19000 pa
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:24/04/2023 at 09:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Lower School

(Specialist Learning Support Assistant)

 

Hours:             Monday-Friday 8.30am-3.30pm (Term-Time only, 39 weeks)

Salary:            £19,000 per annum (actual salary)

Starting:          ASAP

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 24th April 2023

 

The successful candidate should have experience of working within the KS 2 area of the curriculum and an understanding of SEN needs with a focus on social, emotional and mental health. They should also have a good subject knowledge across the curriculum and, due to the nature of the role, have a flexible approach to delivering support.

The position will see you dividing your time between supporting teaching staff and working 1:1 in the classroom or providing intervention. There will also be a requirement to cover teachers’ lessons. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on students’ lives.

All of our learners have EHCPs and as a school we are proud to promote the development of life skills and social development as equal to academic achievement.  West Heath School work towards the end goal of helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood.

For further information about the role please email the school HR Department.

Internal candidates should complete the Internal Staff Application Form.

 

Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity.  The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post (including an Enhanced DBS check)

Information about the school

WEST HEATH SCHOOL

Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1SR

“Rebuilding lives through education”

OFSTED outstanding May 2022

West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access main stream education. We believe in “rebuilding lives through education”, developing life skills and encouraging students to enjoy social activities .

“A fun place to work where social development is valued as much as education”

“The support you receive from the moment you arrive at West Heath School is excellent…”

“Two days are never the same at West Heath School and this certainly keeps you on your toes!”

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Nicola Kelly or Chloe Checkley
  • Address:West Heath , Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1SR
  • Telephone: 01732 460 553
  • Email: whs.hr@westheathschool.com

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.