Higher Level Teaching Assistants

OVERSTONE PARK SCHOOL LTD; Northampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Northampton seeks higher level assistants to support SEND children. The role involves working one-on-one or in groups, mentoring, and facilitating learning. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience, with a commitment to safeguarding.

Benefits

Paid holiday: 13 weeks per year

Qualifications

• Three years of working with children or within the care sector.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND children in overcoming learning barriers.
• Deliver tuition to disengaged pupils at home.
• Work with families and the wider community.

Skills

Mentoring

Listening

Motivating

Education

Level 2 or 3 in childcare

Health and social care

Job description

Overstone Park School

An inclusive independent school.

Salary: £23,000 a year

Hours: 8 am to 4 pm

Paid holiday: 13 weeks per year

Job type: Full-time

Location: Northampton

Higher level assistants are required at Overstone Independent School in Northampton on a permanent basis to start in September 2024.

To provide a complementary service to teachers and other staff, addressing the needs of SEND children who require assistance in overcoming barriers to learning to achieve their full potential or access the curriculum.

The position includes visiting disengaged pupils at home to deliver tuition while parents are present.

To work with a range of pupils, prioritizing those who need the most help, especially those experiencing multiple disadvantages, including:

• Children with special or medical needs
• Challenging behaviour
• Children with a statement of special educational needs

The role is predominantly education-based but also involves working with families and the wider community.

To work with children on a one-to-one basis or in small or large groups, acting as a:

• Listener
• Mentor
• Facilitator for learning
• Encourager
• Motivator
• Role model

Core Purpose

• To work with pupils with additional needs and behaviour challenges that significantly impact their attainment.
• To support the ethos of the school.
• To improve progress and achievement by helping to minimize barriers to learning and maximize pupil participation.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Level 2 or 3 in childcare, health and social care, or above.
• Training is provided.
• Experience: Three years of working with children or within the care sector.

Overstone Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken.

Applicants invited for interview should bring copies of ID (including photographic ID), certificates, and training records. Overstone Park School also requires two references and proof of any existing DBS.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Details about disclosing convictions are provided in the DBS filtering guide.

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail].

Overstone Park School
Overstone Park
Northampton
NN6 0DT

Overstone Park School is a non-selective independent school registered with DFE and ISI for boys and girls aged 5 to 18 years.