Teaching Assistant at SEND School
Highshore School
Camberwell, SE London
- New
- Salary:
- Grade 5 – scp 6 to 13 : Actual Salary £23,303.22 – £25,899.17 (Full time equivalent £28,977– £32,205)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 17 October 2024
Job overview
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with complex needs? Highshore School, a vibrant and inclusive special secondary school in Camberwell, is looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our team
- Salary: Grade 5 – scp 6 to 13: Actual Salary £23,303.22 – £25,899.17 (Full time equivalent £28,977– £32,205)
- Location: Highshore School - Camberwell SE5
- Contract type: Permanent - Term Time Only (39 weeks)
About Us:
Highshore is a mixed SEND Secondary school and Sixth form for students with complex mixed needs including Down’s syndrome, Autism, ADHD and complex medical needs. We have 170 pupils on roll, many of which have significant learning difficulties and need help with daily activities.
Position Overview:
As a Teaching Assistant (TA), you will play a vital role in the education and development of our students. You will work closely with teachers and other support staff to enhance the learning experience and provide crucial support to our special students. The TA role includes, but is not limited to:
- Leading small group activities
- Assist with the planning, preparing and delivery of learning activities
- Supporting students with individualized education plans
- Collaborating with teachers and other professionals
· Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement
- Contributing to the school's inclusive and positive learning environment
Qualifications:
- NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
- Experience working in special needs education
- Dedication to the well-being and development of special needs students
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Patience, empathy and adaptability
Why Choose Highshore School?
- A warm and supportive community of educators and students
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- A commitment to inclusive and student-centred education
- A well-equipped and nurturing learning environment
How to Apply:
To request an Application Pack and apply directly via the TES website or please contact Nick Clark, nclark@highshore.southwark.sch.uk
Highshore School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment processes follow the guidance in the DfE document, Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Highshore School is an equal opportunities employer.
Under data protection law, individuals have a right to be informed about how the school uses any personal data that we hold about them. We comply with this right by providing ‘privacy notices’ to individuals where we are processing their personal data. Our privacy notices are available on our website highshoreschool.co.uk or via the school office
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About Highshore School
Highshore is a complex mixed needs special secondary (age range 11 – 19) school situated in Camberwell, in the London Borough of Southwark. We have 156 pupils on roll. Every pupil has an Education Health Care Plan.
At Highshore School we enable our pupils to gain the skills, confidence and opportunities needed to progress to employment, meaningful voluntary opportunities and training. Our pupils tell us that they want to make a contribution to society. We are a central London school and expect our pupils to be active citizens.
All of our pupils have severe or moderate learning disabilities (SLD/MLD) and come from a mix of Southwark Primary and Special schools. Our school is oversubscribed. In addition to our teaching staff one full time and one part-time Speech and Language therapist, one day a week Occupational therapy, Family worker and a Full-time work experience coordinator. We also have strong links with CAMHS, the School Nursing Service and with the Early Help team.
Our pupils have a range of needs, including: Complex medical needs, Downs Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Speech, Language and Communication difficulties, ADHD and Physical disabilities
Key Stages 3 and 4:
In Key Stage 3 our pupils start the day with Literacy and Numeracy, usually taught by their form teacher. We teach subjects such as Social Communication and Lego therapy, which your child might not have encountered in primary school, as well as the full range of National curriculum subjects. All our Key stage 3 pupils have regular swimming in addition to their PE lessons. In Key Stage 4 pupils work towards a variety of accreditation including Entry Level and Functional Skills.
Key Stage 5
Our Sixth form programme includes one day a week college link and for many pupils one day a week work experience placement. The focus of the sixth form is allowing our pupils to gain as much independence skills as possible. Travel training forms part of our programme for those pupils who are not independent travellers. Highshore has a Specialist dyslexia team who support pupils both in and out of class.
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