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Higher Level Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Broomhill Bank School (Tunbridge Wells), Royal Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-7002-290S
  • Posted:30/06/2017
  • Pay:KR6 + SENA
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:05/07/2017 at 09:00
  • Interviews:13 JULY 2017

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Unique and exciting opportunity!

OUR HEXTABLE SITE IS NOW RECRUITING A HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (HLTA), BASED AT HEXTABLE AND WORKING ACROSS BOTH SITES.

Broomhill Bank School is expanding and we are looking to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join us in this exciting venture!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed member of the team to work as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant leading across both school sites, in Hextable and Tunbridge Wells. 

The successful applicant will be someone who has the personality and skills to facilitate high quality independent learning for Broomhill Bank students, in a community where staff are also expected to be lifelong learners via ongoing support and training. Applicants should be motivated to put student learning and wellbeing at the heart of everything they do and feel confident in their application of appropriate strategies. The successful candidate will have a key role to play in the delivery of interventions and supporting colleagues developing strategies across the school.

The contract is for 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.  The salary is on KR6 starting at £14,357.19 (this is pro rata to a full time salary of £19,609) plus SENA £1,198 (this is pro rata to £1,217) for a full time position.

If appointed you will have the advantage of working in a thriving school and will also experience all the benefits of Kent Rewards which is an employee benefits scheme and one of the largest in the country; through which employees receive tax free benefits including child care vouchers; access to support with healthcare and legal advice; and discounts and/or cash-back from over 1500 retailers, both local and national.

The governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidates will therefore be subject to an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks.

Broomhill Bank School recognises diversity and welcomes applications from anyone with the relevant qualifications and knowledge to fulfil these important roles and contribute positively to the staff team at this happy and successful school.

Information about the school

Broomhill Bank is a co-educational Foundation Special School for students with Communication and Interaction needs who all have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Our education provision is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and our residential provision is rated ‘Outstanding’. We work to prepare our students for life, through academic achievement, therapeutic provision to ensure their wellbeing and by being part of the wider community.

There are two sites. Broomhill Bank West is in Rusthall near Tunbridge Wells. Broomhill Bank North is in Hextable near Swanley. Our North site has bespoke residential provision and semi-independent living accommodation.

Students are taught in small classes of 8-10 according to level of need, with lessons led by subject specialist teachers. We facilitate students to learn as independently as possible. Across Key Stage 4 and 5 students can undertake a variety of accredited qualifications including GCSE, Entry Level and Functional Skills. Our Sixth Form focuses students on preparation for life so that alongside academic achievement they can develop the life and work-related skills which will be vital to their future independence and self-sufficiency.

We are looking for applicants who share in our philosophy of lifelong learning and developing the potential of each individual.

Our Values and Ethos • We believe learning to lie at the heart of all we do with our students and staff • We believe our students and staff should be the best in all they do • We believe in, and respect the uniqueness of each member of our school community • We believe we have responsibilities to others outside Broomhill Bank

This is an exciting time to join our school as we continue to grow and develop. A refurbishment programme is improving and adding to existing facilities.

Broomhill Bank School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure applications to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), verification of candidates’ right to work in the UK and other pre-employment checks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023). Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of our recruitment process. We value diversity and promote equality for all.

We reserve the right to close vacancies early so please apply as soon as possible.

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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.