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Location:Children's Support Service, Fairview Centre
Hours:Full time - 37 hours per week,(Mon- Thurs 8:30 - 4:30, Fri 8:30 - 4:00) term time + 1 week INSET
Salary:Scale 6, Point 13-17(FTE £27,770 inc fringe allowance)Actual £25,522 inc fringe allowance
Becoming a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with us at Children's Support Service is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every single day. In this role, you'll be empowered to inspire, guide, and nurture our pupils, helping them overcome barriers and achieve their very best. You'll work alongside a dedicated and supportive team, share in the triumphs of our young people, and see first-hand the positive impact your skills and passion can have. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, embrace new challenges, and truly make a difference, we would be delighted to welcome you on our journey to "be the best you can be."
You will support teaching and learning across the school, working closely with teachers to help every pupil achieve their best. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a small, supportive setting where your contribution will be highly valued.
What we offer:
- The opportunity to make a real impact on pupils' education and wellbeing
- Supportive colleagues and ongoing professional development
- A welcoming and inclusive communities
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting pupils' learning and development in the classroom and beyond
- Helping to prepare learning materials and resources
- Promoting positive behaviour and inclusion for all pupils
- Providing feedback to teachers on pupil progress
If you are enthusiastic, caring, and committed to helping young people succeed, we would love to hear from you.
Children's Support Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to the satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.
Children's Support Service is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
Information about the School
The Children’s Support Service is a short stay alternative provision in Essex. We have two main centres covering KS2-4 (in Wickford and Basildon) as well as an Outreach Service which works to support students, staff and schools in the local area, with bases in Basildon and Harlow.
Most of our students are referred to us due to difficulties they have faced in school; many come with additional needs and require academic, emotional and social support.
We offer a wide range of subjects, including the core curriculum, as well as enhanced activities to provide an enriched learning experience. We collaborate with schools and professionals who need our support, and aim to reintegrate students back into mainstream education or prepare them for other lifelong learning opportunities.
Our staff create positive, safe, caring and supportive learning environments, helping to inspire every child to achieve their full potential.
CSS staff benefit from our subscription to the "Education Support Partnership", which provides mental health and well-being support services for all staff, including 24/7 access to advice, support and counselling for our whole team.
Please note that car insurance including "business use" is required.