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HARWICH AND DOVERCOURT HIGH SCHOOL
SPECIALIST SEMH TEACHING ASSISTANT
Pay Range: Local Government Pay Scale 6
Actual Salary from: £12,453 - £13,332 (Points 13-17)
This post is: 20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time, plus non-pupil days)
Start Date: ASAP
The Role
We are seeking an outstanding individual to assist the CASA Manager, as part of a professional team, to support the progress of students with high needs, particularly those with SEMH, attending a bespoke on-site provision. This will involve 1:1 and small group work as well as providing outreach support within the school and in other locations.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- To work with individuals and groups of students, under the direction of the CASA Manager, including the provision of alternative curriculum pathways in order to raise achievement for high needs students and promote inclusion.
- To maintain high expectations for all learners working within CASA, encouraging students to work cooperatively and collaboratively, building resilience and developing social communication and interaction skills.
- Organise and manage an appropriate learning environment and ensure that specialist resources and advice is available and effective, liaising with and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues.
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
We're looking for you if you have:
- Experience of working with children in a similar position
- Experience of leading a team
- Is adaptable, receptive to new ideas and willing to adjust to new demands and circumstances
- Understands and follows the schools policies on health and safety and risk management
Why work for The Sigma Trust, Harwich and Dovercourt High School?
- We can offer you:
- A Competitive Salary
- Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
- Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
Employee benefits include:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme
- Free membership to Perkbox
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.
Additional Information:
For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk
To Apply
To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:
https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l3ee66nbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDQxfDU2MDk1NnwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDMxMTU3MDB8MA%3d%3d?i=bVO8PbDiKLA%3d
Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV's and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.
- Closing date: Midnight Sunday 9th June 2024
- Shortlisting date: TBC
- Interviewing date: TBC
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.
Information about the School
Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a vibrant, caring school serving the community. Every student is welcomed, challenged and supported to achieve their full potential and every student has opportunities and experiences to ensure their schooling is fulfilling and enjoyable.
At Harwich and Dovercourt High School we believe in partnerships between students, staff and the home. We believe in responsibility, ambition and commitment, where no challenge is too great and where great futures are nurtured.
Our goal is for every student to be proud of their efforts and achievement and for every parent and carer to be proud of their child, school and community. Our pledge is to work tirelessly in the pursuit of excellence.
Safeguarding
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.