Teaching Assistant / Pupil Support Worker

The Harbour School Portsmouth; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution dedicated to fostering happiness and learning in children. As a Teaching Assistant / Pupil Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This position offers the chance to work within a collaborative team that is committed to making a positive impact on students' lives. With a focus on high support and high challenge, you will help create an inclusive environment where every child can thrive. If you are passionate about education and making a difference, this role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and happiness of young learners.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with social and emotional needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Collaborate with a team to create an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Education

Relevant teaching assistant qualification

Experience with SEMH needs

Job description

Teaching Assistant / Pupil Support Worker

School: The Harbour School

Grade: Grade D

Salary: £24,322 - £25,144 (Actual salary for term time £20,814 - £21,517) plus Local Government Pension Scheme with 17.9% Employer pension contributions

Hours: 37 per week

Contract: Permanent, Term time only

Job Description

As part of Delta Education Trust, The Harbour School’s vision is “Learning together in pursuit of happiness”. This means we really care whether pupils love or hate their learning, so we work hard to create a space where pupils learn together to become knowledgeable, self-aware, independent and happy people who make a positive difference, wherever life takes them. Are you an enthusiastic individual who can bring this vision to life and make a real difference to children’s lives?

We are always looking for awesome people to join our team, and right now are looking for Teaching Assistants / Pupil Support Workers. You will make a difference to children with social, emotional, and mental health needs and give them the opportunities they deserve.

You will be part of an inclusive and collaborative team that, no matter what the challenge may be, are ready to face it head-on and are committed to seeing it through.

The Harbour School is a special school for learners with Social, Emotional and/or Mental Health (SEMH) Needs and/or Medical Needs.

You will have the opportunity to develop your career in a School and Delta Education Trust, a small but growing Trust. Our ethos is encompassed in our vision “Learning together in pursuit of happiness”. We put this into practice by ensuring:

• All decisions are made in the best interests of staff, students, and families.
• High support, high challenge, and evidence-informed in everything we do.
• We work collaboratively and make team, not individual, decisions.
• We acknowledge our mistakes and use them to learn and improve.
• We are always open to learning and seeking new ideas.

Visits to the school are welcomed; please contact Bonny Keogh (PA to the Headteacher) on [e-mail] to arrange an appointment.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

If successfully shortlisted, the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education, and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following the updated ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022′ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process, and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.