Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Northampton, United Kingdom - Overstone Park School

Overstone Park School

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Northampton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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**Higher level teaching assistants are required at: - **
Overstone Park School

An inclusivendependent School.

Salary:
£22,000 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 March 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 in order to achieve their full potential, or accessing the curriculum.

To work with a range of pupils, but give priority to 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

To predominantly be education-based but will have a wider remit including 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 additional needs and behaviour has significant impact upon 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 or Health and social care
Training is offered.
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._
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_Should you be successful in being invited for interview, please bring with you copies of your ID including photographic ID, copies of certificates and any training you have completed. Overstone Park School will also require 2 reference contacts and proof of any existing DBS._
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Overstone Park School

Overstone Park

Northampton

NN6 0DT

Overstone Park School

An inclusive independent school registered with DFE and ISI for boys and girls aged 4 to 18 years.

About Overstone Park School:

A non-selective independent school registered with DFE and ISI for boys and girls aged 5 to 18 years.