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Higher level teaching assistant or Learning support assistant for The Atrium - an SEMH enhanced provision linked to Briscoe Primary School in Pitsea
27.5 hours per week. Term time plus non pupil days
Fixed term position until 24th July 2019 with possibility of being extended
Salary depending on qualifications and experience starting at £11,116 (FTE £17007 + £597 outer fringe) and £12,168 for level 3 HLTA qualified.
We need an energetic, playful, patient and empathic HLTA or LSA to join us immediately! We currently have funding to support a pupil throughout year 6 and with a managed move into specialist provision. This role will involve working with all the pupils attending the Atrium with a supportive team of senior teachers and nurture leaders. Our pupil to adult ratios are 2:1. This position is available for this academic year only however we are a growing provision so expect further opportunities in the future.
The Atrium is an early intervention SEMH provision. We work with pupils, parents and carers, mainstream schools and outside agencies to build a team of support around children. Together we work towards pupils' reintegration back into a fulltime, mainstream setting.
We are looking for someone who is caring, creative, curious and resilient, who is able to build morale in sometimes very challenging circumstances. This is an opportunity to join a great team and change outcomes for young vulnerable people, their families and the wider community.
A typical week would involve: planning activities as part of a team, 1:1 academic support, joining in and leading small group activities, working with specialist teachers to develop supportive strategies and lots of energetic role play! A love of reading, creativity and great sense of humour is essential.
Successful applicants will be required to meet the criteria within the person specification to be considered for this position.
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
The Hearts Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
An informal discussion can be scheduled ahead of application. Please contact Abi Cansdale on a.cansdale@heartsacademy.uk.
Information about the School
HEARTS is a small innovative Academy Trust of six primary schools and an alternative provision for pupils with SEMH challenges. All provisions are based in the south of Essex. Our values are central to all that we do. We work tirelessly to ensure that happiness and hope, self-esteem, achievement, respect and responsibility, truth, spirituality and service are embedded into the curriculum. Our pupils are well-rounded individuals who are ready to face the challenges offered to them. These values are at the heart of all we do and fundamental to our working relationships as well as our pupils' learning. We have high expectations of our employees and offer support and continued development opportunities for all. We expect our employees to live the HEARTS values in their work and relationships with other employees and the community.
The Trustees are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches, medical check, prohibited from teaching check and references. References are taken up prior to interview. A copy of the trusts Child Protection Policy is available on our website:- https://www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk/policies
We can offer you:
access to the HEARTS Extra Programme (Rewards and Benefits)
an excellent CPD entitlement with purposeful training, including trust-wide twilights throughout the year
a two-week October half-term
supportive colleagues who want to provide the best possible opportunities for their pupils
a highly effective learning environment
a responsive and involved leadership team
The HEARTS four-day face-to-face teaching week model whereby all teachers in the trust receive 20% non-contact time. This goes above and beyond the national entitlement of 10% PPA.
a school with a highly positive culture that supports all staff; mental health, workload and wellbeing are at the forefront of our vision and values
access to our school counsellor and network of Mental Health and Wellbeing champions
For further information about HEARTS, including policies and procedures, please refer to our website: www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk
All of our schools are judged good or outstanding.