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Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Scale 5 (Point 8-11) Actual salary range - £14,885-£15,796
32 hours 30 minutes weekly/6 hours 30minutes daily
8.30am - 15.50pm5 days per week term time only (non-negotiable)
(Includes20 minutepaid break and 50 minutes unpaid lunch break daily)
44.3 weeks per year (contract includes pro-rata paid annual leave)
Start date: Monday 2 November (or sooner)
We are looking for a dynamic and creative professional to join our friendly team of staff at this popular school for pupils with moderate/complex learning difficulties. We have an exciting opportunity to work in The Arts and technology under the direction of a forward-thinking curriculum leader. As an HLTA, you will be expected to support pupils across the school (KS1-KS4) and be prepared to cover classes for absence across a range of subjects where required.
The successful applicant will need to have recent school-based experience including supporting pupils with SEN, but do not necessarily have to already hold HLTA status. Interest in, or experience of, art and/or music therapy would be advantageous.
This is a great opportunity to develop skills in working with SEN pupils in a special school setting. A commitment to working as part of a team and to developing your own practice is essential.
Applicants must hold English and mathematics qualifications, at least GCSE grade C or equivalent.
SEAX Trust application form must be completed - available on the school website, or on request from the school office.
Information about the School
Kingswode Hoe is a special school for pupils with complex learning difficulties. We take pupils aged between 5 and 16 (Y1 - Y11) living in the Colchester area. All pupils are admitted to the school by the Statutory Assessment team of Essex Local Authority based at Essex House in Colchester. We are currently funded for 151 places.