Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Spen Brook School

Hexagon Care Services Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small class sizes

37-hour week

School holidays

Induction programme

CPD provided

Wellbeing programme

Staff referral

Life assurance 4x salary

Electric vehicle scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Long service bonus

Awards ceremony

Job summary

Spen Brook School in Blackpool, Lancashire, part of Hexagon Care Services, seeks a Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support learners with additional and complex needs. The role focuses on academic and emotional support in a small-class setting.

The ideal candidate is flexible, committed to high-quality education, and comfortable working with SEMH learners. This is a permanent post linked to funding with benefits and a comprehensive induction.

Qualifications

• Experience as teaching assistant or HLTA is advantageous, with ability to support SEMH learners.
• Comfort with delivering education to small groups and a mix of academic and practical subjects.
• Commitment to developing high-quality bespoke education with a holistic approach.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of high-quality, bespoke education.
• Work with teachers, professionals and care staff to provide a holistic package of support.
• Assist students with SEMH needs and contribute to a supportive learning environment.

Job description

Job Summary

Job title: Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
School: Spen Brook School – Part of Hexagon Care Services
Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
Teaching Assistant Salary: £23,000 - £24,500
HLTA salary: £26,000- £28,000
Contract: Linked to Funding – Estimated End Date: August 2031
Desirable Criteria: Driving Licence*

About Spen Brook School

Spen Brook supports up to 16 students aged between 11-18. It offers a broad and balanced curriculum which is in line with the national curriculum. At KS4 students have the opportunity to study ASDAN, Functional Skills and GCSEs for the more academically able.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant with a strong understanding of learners with additional and complex needs. You will play a vital role in supporting students, both academically and emotionally through a personalised approach to education.

Key Experience & Skills:

We are looking to recruit a teaching assistant. Whilst previous experience working as a teaching assistant isn't essential, any experience supporting SEMH learners in a school setting is advantageous for the role. If you enjoy working with small pupil numbers, supporting with a mixture of academic and practical/vocational subjects and have share a passion for supporting young people we want to hear from you!

The successful post-holder will have the passion and vision to develop and deliver high quality education. The school will work in close partnership with other professionals to provide a holistic package of support which may also include children living in care and accessing therapeutic support.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a strong understanding of learners with additional needs.
• Support the development and delivery of high-quality, bespoke education.
• Work closely with teachers, professionals, and care staff to provide a holistic package of support.
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs or in a secondary school setting

In return we can we offer you:

• Small class sizes of no more than 6 students.
• A strong focus on work life balance due to; reduced student numbers, reduced level of marking and assessment.
• A 37-hour working week.
• Full access to school holidays.
• A dedicated, supportive, and enthusiastic team, who strive for the best outcomes for our students.
• A comprehensive induction programme.
• Excellent CPD provided by our own highly skilled learning and development team.
• A commitment to supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of all our staff, including access to GP hero, able futures, employee assistant programme.

A range of benefits including:

• Staff referral scheme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service bonus
• Awards ceremony

*We are committed to being fair and non-discriminatory in our recruitment practices. Where a service already has sufficient drivers in post, we will do all we reasonably can to accommodate applicants who do not drive, and in those instances, the driving requirement may be considered desirable rather than essential. However, as a care provider, the safety, welfare, and needs of the young people we support must always take priority, as such, this may mean that driving may be listed as being essential for some of our posts.

Please note, Hexagon Care Services does not hold a sponsorship licence and as such we are unable to support any candidates who do not already have right to work. This is a permanent position, if you have right to work but with an expiry date, we are more than welcome to receive your application but please note you would only be eligible for an interim contract linked to your RTW expiry.

All hiring managers at Hexagon Care Services are trained by safer recruitment consortium accredited trainers, and all positions in regulated activity with children will be required to undergo safer recruitment and onboarding checks prior to commencement. This will include an enhanced DBS and/or children’s barred list check.
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