HLTA (Communication and Interaction)

The Warriner School; Bloxham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Face-to-Face Counselling

24/7 GP access

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Warriner School in the Oxfordshire countryside near Banbury is seeking a HLTA for Communication and Interaction. This permanent post runs 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.15am–3.25pm, term-time plus one inset week. The role supports teaching children with SEND and promotes full inclusion across school life.

The successful candidate will bring motivation, initiative and strong communication and numeracy skills, with a commitment to teamwork and high expectations for students.

Qualifications

• Motivation and a true passion for all children to achieve their potential.
• High expectations of themselves and the young people.
• Initiative, dedication, and energy.
• Excellent communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
• A commitment to team working and understands the importance of strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify Communication and Interaction difficulties and offer strategies to support teaching children with SEND.
• Support and facilitate the full inclusion of students with C&I needs in the academic and social life of the school.

Skills

Communication skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Dedication

Energy

Job description

Role Overview

Do you want to work in a vibrant, rural 11-18 school, which is in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, on the edge of the thriving market town of Banbury? The Warriner School has an excellent academic reputation, both locally and more widely, and we are very proud to be an integral part of the community that we serve. Staff have high expectations for all students and work enthusiastically to continue raising attainment and achievement.

The Warriner School is a popular choice for families in the local area for their children with Special Educational Needs, due to the inclusive ethos of the school and the many opportunities that the school offers.

The role of the HLTA Communication and Interaction is to effectively assess and identify Communication and Interaction (C&I) difficulties and offer strategies to support teaching children with SEND (communication and Interaction needs) and to support and facilitate the full inclusion of students with C&I needs in the academic and social life of the school.

As a consistently oversubscribed, expanding school we are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated HLTA for Communication and Interaction, to join our thriving and successful team.

This will be a permanent post to work 32.5hrs per week over Mon-Fri, 8.15am to 3.25pm (to include 40min unpaid lunch break) Term Time Only plus one additional week (Inset days). The Grade for the role is Grade 6 Point 8 £26,824 Pro Rata. Actual salary £20,171.

What we are looking for:

• Motivation and a true passion for all children to achieve their potential
• High expectations of themselves and the young people
• Initiative, dedication, and energy
• Excellent communication, literacy and numeracy skills
• A commitment to team working and understands the importance of strong working relationships

What we offer:

• A school with a clear moral purpose and drive for 'excellence for all our students'
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and development opportunities
• A clear staff well-being strategy package that includes our confidential Employee Assistance Programme with access for all staff to Face-to-Face Counselling, Stress Management, 24/7 GP access, Physiotherapy, Menopause Counselling and Support, Men's Mental Health Wellness, Bereavement Support, Nurse Support Service, Maternity & Paternity Support and Financial Wellbeing Support

Requirements & Conditions

The Warriner Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. All schools within the Warriner Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Please be aware that, we may carry out an online search, on shortlisted candidates only, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education in order identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).

Closing date: Wednesday 23rd September at 1pm