SEND HLTA required for October 2024

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SEND HLTA required for October 2024

Hours: 8.30-4.00 Monday to Friday (Term time only)

Permanent

Payscale: Scale 6

Grafton Primary School is an outstanding school which takes pride in being inclusive. We have high expectations of both children and staff and are currently looking to recruit a SEND HLTA to join our friendly and supportive team. As a SEND HLTA you will play a crucial role in supporting children with additional needs within the school. The successful applicant will be required to lead and support within our intervention classroom (The Nest) supporting children who may experience difficulties within the mainstream classrooms. They may also be required to support within classrooms, take small intervention groups and work one to one with individual children with additional needs.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and provide a child-centred, bespoke educational experience to support to the learning needs and inclusion of pupils with additional needs, including those with autism
• To use skills, knowledge and training to support the inclusion children with SEND with specific learning, social and communication needs
• To modify and differentiate the mainstream curriculum experience, where relevant, to support learning in The Nest and in class
• Work closely with teachers and other support staff to implement learning
• Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment for all pupils
• Deliver targeted interventions to support students
• Collaborate with parents and external agencies as needed

Successful candidates will:

• Have knowledge, skills and experience of supporting children in a primary school, including those with SEND
• Believe in the inclusion for all and is able to implement strategies to support the children with SEND
• Have experience in the use of visual strategies to support children with communication needs
• Have a strong understanding of positive behaviour management strategies and motivate children to learn and enjoy school
• Have the ability to relate well to children and adults
• Be able to work collaboratively within a team
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all members of the school community

We can offer:

• A friendly and supportive school community who value staff at all levels and invests in people
• Passion and commitment to inclusive education
• Support during and after an induction period
• Excellent opportunities to continue your own professional development
• Free 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme to help maintain a healthy work-life balance
• A dynamic working environment and helpful staff in our friendly, outstanding school

We are a very inclusive school and would welcome applications from people with experience of working with children with additional needs or with Thrive experience as we are Thrive school.

For further information about the role or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office on 0203 7275171 or email vacancies@graftonprimary.co.uk

Closing date for applications is Monday 30th September 2024

Interviews will take place the week beginning 1st October 2024

Grafton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.