Educational Teaching Assistant (SEN) - Full time and Part Time Opportunities
Southgate School
Kirklees
- £19,862 - £20,906 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary based on 31 hours
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 2 September 2024
- Apply by:
- 4 July 2024
Job overview
As our school continues to develop and grow we are looking for ETA's to come and join our fantastic team to help deliver a huge range of different strategies and approaches and to support the learning to individuals and small groups of people under the supervision of the teacher. We have both full time (31 hours) and part time positions available. ETA's normal start time is 8.50am and finish time is 3.25pm, however, you be expected to attend some after school meetings and training sessions which are planned in advance.
We are a safe nurturing school where individuals are celebrated and our pupils are supported to develop their unique potential and are given a fresh start every day. All our people are skilled in providing person centred support to our pupils. We are proud of the warm and nurturing environment we have built which is a continuing key priority for us.
Our school works across 3 different pathways:
Orchard: For pupils who benefit (or will be able to) from a more formal curriculum. In most cases, their primary need is cognition and learning.
Forest: For pupils who need a semi-formal curriculum. In most cases, their primary need is communication and interaction.
Woodland: For pupils with high levels of anxiety who need a more personalised and flexible approach. Their primary need is usually around their social, emotional and mental health.
As well as being classroom based our ETA's have the opportunity to support our outreach programme providing guidance and support to colleagues in other schools across Kirklees. We are also due to open our satellite provision within the grounds of Newsome Academy and ETA's will have the opportunity to support the pupils attending this provision.
At Southgate, we value all our people and you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our incredible and diverse children and young people. As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to develop new skills and we support progression and professional development. Working for Southgate you will be provided with the following:
- An extensive and supportive induction programme
- Ongoing supportive performance management
- Continuous professional development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Supportive distributed leadership
- Access to wider support and employee healthcare with a significant focus on wellbeing initiatives
- Centrally located with parking and convenient transport links
- Term time working
- Access to Kirklees Active Leisure membership
- West Yorkshire Pension Fund
To support with your application, please complete the Grade 7 - ETA Key Skills Form. This document can be emailed directly to recruitment@southgateschool.co.uk. Remember to demonstrate your skills and abilities in relation to the role of ETA.
Shortlisting to take place on Friday 5 July 2024
Interviews to take place on Thursday 11 July 2024
If you would like to arrange a visit to the school or would like to find out more, please ring the school on 01484 504544. You can also find out more about the school by visiting our website (www.southgateschool.co.uk) or follow us on Facebook.
At Southgate School, we are dedicated to safeguarding and well-being of children and young people, and we require all staff and volunteers to uphold this dedication. In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, all staff undergo an enhanced DBS check. While a conviction may not automatically disqualify candidates from consideration, it will be assessed as part of our recruitment procedure.
Furthermore, as part of our commitment to safeguarding, we will perform an online background check during the application process. Additionally, references will be requested for shortlisted candidates before the interview stage.
Attached documents
About Southgate School
- Southgate School
- Southfield Road, Almondbury, Huddersfield
- West Yorkshire
- HD5 8TG
- United Kingdom
Welcome to Southgate School
Southgate is a special school for pupils with complex needs and an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). We are a safe nurturing school where individuals are celebrated and our pupils are supported to develop their unique potential and are given a fresh start every day.
Our Aims
To focus on giving our pupils their best possible futures, enabling them to lead happy, safe and purposeful lives
To uphold and remain true to our vision and values, embedding the Nurture Principles to always put our pupils and their wellbeing first
To provide highly specialised SEND learning environments with skilled, dedicated, and motivated staff, ensuring all pupils make strong and sustained progress in all areas
To promote a strong sense of inclusion which encourages respect and tolerance, an enjoyment of diversity and difference, and a sense of community and mutual support that extends beyond the school gate
To actively recognise all forms of communication, including behaviour, to inform everything we do, working closely with all stakeholders, especially pupils, parents and carers
The Core Values of our School Community
Relationships - Relationships really matter for the wellbeing of everyone at Southgate
Our pupils will lead happier lives when they learn the skills required to form positive, reasonable and meaningful relationships with others
We give each and every pupil unconditional positive regard and a fresh start at every opportunity
We always model positive relationships, remaining calm, and treating each other with warmth and respect
Independence - We focus on making each pupil a little more independent every day
Becoming lifelong learners will enable our pupils to continue to develop their skills, knowledge and independence throughout their lives
Increased independence is the key to our pupils being well prepared for adulthood
We are committed to working with families and external services to support pupils with developing life skills and independence
Opportunity - We are all aspirational and make the most of opportunity; pupils are provided with challenge and enrichment
We are ambitious, and encourage our pupils to always try their best; we celebrate success
We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all school users, regardless of their background or characteristics; we celebrate diversity
Every moment of the school day is a learning opportunity
Communication - Developing communication is fundamental for our pupils to both learn and develop positive emotional wellbeing
We always promote and value pupil voice, ensuring that we listen to all methods of communication
We are committed to building positive communications with families and the community
Communication and relationships here are based on honesty, transparency and trust
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