High Level Teaching Assistant (English) - Full-time/Part-time

Beechwood School, Tunbridge Wells

Ref:KCC886-6011-49S
Posted:17/05/2024
Pay:Pay appropriate to experience
Start Date:01/09/2024
App Close Date:03/07/2024 at 16:00
Interviews:TBA

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Beechwood School

Working with us - Achieving more than you believed possible – that’s what constitutes a quality education. At Beechwood School it is what we strive for in our school. We want it for our children, and we want it for the people who work for us.

We are looking to appoint a professional and highly motivated individual for a term time HLTA role, especially for English in the curriculum. Our ideal candidate will be talented, empathic and enthusiastic with the best interests of our pupils at the centre of all they do. They will support the policies and aims of the school and ensure the good social, emotional and physical development of every child alongside a love of learning in all its forms. The post would be for September 2024.

Key Purpose of the Job

Be part of the whole school team working to promote the best possible outcomes for pupils in terms of their wellbeing, academic and personal development.
Support pupils with additional educational needs and special educational needs in KS3 and KS4 with their academic development, learning behaviours and wellbeing.
Modify and adapt the delivery of learning activities under the guidance of specialist staff.
Provide 1:1 support for identified pupils within the classroom and the wider school to assist with their academic development, learning behaviours and wellbeing.
Any other additional duties as assigned by the Headmaster.

As a small school with a strong Pastoral focus the key asset of our staff is a full understanding of every individual pupil's educational need and empowering them towards a life long love of learning.

To apply please read the job specification, complete the school's application form, and send a covering letter explaining how you can make a difference at Beechwood school.

Information about the school

Beechwood School is a forward thinking, inclusive and caring co-educational, independent, day, weekly and boarding school with over 370 pupils on roll (between 3 years and 18 years). Beechwood has a vibrant, diverse community with a range of nationalities. The School prides itself on the close relationship between staff and pupils, which flourishes in a family-like atmosphere.

Its tradition of ‘bringing out the very best’ in each and every pupil, setting standards in all round achievement and genuinely being a ‘happy place to be’ has endured and ensured generational support. Beechwood became co-educational in 2008 and now provides an outstanding education for boys and girls, both boarding and day. With its integral preparatory school, it provides continuous education for the whole age range from 3 to 18 years with pupils joining the senior school at age 11. Our boarding community is 50 strong and draws pupils from 16 different nationalities.

Beechwood School is part of the leading academic group, Alpha Schools. Alpha is recognised within the education field as an established and award-winning network of 21 independent schools from across the country. Strong collaboration across the group builds opportunities for our pupils and staff as we work together to offer a high-quality education within a stimulating environment.

Job Contact Information

Name:Deborah Roberts-Barter
Address:12 Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3QD
Telephone: 01892532747
Email: recruit@beechwood.org.uk

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