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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-4043-23S
  • Posted:10/07/2020
  • Pay:Kent Range 6
  • Start Date:01/09/2020
  • App Close Date:10/08/2020 at 10:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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HLTA – September 2020 onwards

 

We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to provide one to one support for the learning and welfare of a Sixth Form pupil with Autism and severe OCD, including SEMH. The role is to ensure that the pupil can safely integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by the other children in the class, and can fulfil their educational potential and work towards their independence. The HLTA will run specific programmes and activities to assist the pupil’s individual learning and social needs, and will implement the targets on the pupil’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) in liaison with the subject class teachers, Pastoral/ SEND support and the SENCO.  The detailed job description is attached.

 

TWGGS is an 11 – 18 girls’ selective school of about a thousand pupils, where pupils are encouraged to be as active beyond the curriculum as they are within it.  Trips, visits and extra-curricular activities are unrivalled in the state sector, but, more importantly, it is an amazingly happy, positive community to be part of. The prospectus is on the school’s website which may be found at www.twggs.kent.sch.uk; the school prospectus and website will, we hope, give you a feel for the atmosphere and ethos of TWGGS.

 

We are looking for a candidate who is appropriately qualified and/ or experienced, having an understanding of Autism and severe OCD. Enthusiastic and a strong team player, they will have the ability to work proactively and independently, to multi-task, prioritise and work under pressure. The successful applicant will have good communication, organisational and observational skills, and will care about children, particularly those who find learning and managing their emotions and behaviour difficult.

 

Having read about the post, we very much hope that you would like to apply: please complete the school application form and write a supporting letter, identifying your strengths and skills and showing how you feel you are well-suited to the post.  Please return these by e mail to admin@twggs.kent.sch.uk or by post to Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School, Southfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9UJ. The deadline for applications is 10th August 2020. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. If you have not heard from us by 17th August, please assume that, unfortunately, your application has not been successful. We should like to wish you well in your future career whether at TWGGS or elsewhere.

 

Linda Wybar, Headteacher

 Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the school

TWGGS is a forward-looking school embracing traditional values. We aim to provide pupils with a full and balanced education for life within a caring environment. Our consistent and outstanding academic record demonstrates this but, more importantly, reflects the commitment and qualification of our teachers supported by the hard work and determination of our pupils. “The school has exceptionally high expectations of all pupils, which they consistently meet. Across the curriculum, pupils keenly engage in challenging subject content. Staff foster a love of each subject so that all pupils thrive in their phase and are well prepared for their next stages of learning. As a result, pupils enjoy school. They excel academically and flourish as well-rounded individuals.” Ofsted, September 2023 Working together towards high standards is part of the school ethos which encourages every pupil to achieve their full potential in public examinations, sports and artistic, cultural and community pursuits. The special, successful community in which these activities take place allows pupils to feel supported, happy and safe, and it is one which we feel very privileged to be a part of. We look forward to welcoming you to TWGGS.”

TWGGS is a diverse and inclusive school and we aim to recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds who add value to our pupils and who share our vision and ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

• At least one member of each interview panel will have completed Safer Recruitment Training and understanding of child safeguarding will be asked at every interview.

• References will be taken up at the selection stage and an enhanced DBS is required for all applicants.

• We will also carry out online searches for all shortlisted candidates related to suitability to work with children.

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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.