HLTA - Additional Provision Lead

HLTA - Additional Provision Lead at Ings Primary School

Salary: Grade 8 Point 25-28 ( £27,979 - £30,125 actual gross annual salary )

Hours: 33.75 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days

Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

The Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is responsible for ten schools across Hull; three secondary and seven primary. A Thrive school is one that is a dynamic community of staff, pupils and their families all focussed on one thing - inspiring pupils to thrive in life. 

Ings Primary School is looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant  to join our team.  The  Orchard provision at Ings is an ASC hub for 10 pupils. This post presents an exciting opportunity for someone with experience of successful work with pupils with SEND to shape future development. The post-holder will lead the provision and a small team of TAs, supported by both the SLT and the Lead Teacher from our ASC Hub.

The purpose of the additional provision is to work with pupils: 

• Away from mainstream classes over an extended time period.
• To deliver a curriculum that meets needs and develops cooperation.
• To support the development of skills and strategies to manage social, emotional and mental health issues such as anger and anxiety by the use of self-regulation  strategies 
• To integrate pupils to mainstream classes where possible as a blended learning approach

We are looking for a candidate who

• Understands the needs of pupils with SEND and how they best learn in an environment that supports their wellbeing. 
• Can lead the Additional Provision successfully, bring creativity and initiative to this demanding role.

We also expect candidates to have excellent communication skills as well as excellent skills in English, Maths and other curriculum areas. The candidate will be hard working, creative, enthusiastic and able to work constructively and proactively as part of a team.

Closing date:  Sunday 5th January 2025,  12 noon               

Interview date: Friday 10th January 2025

Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the Headteacher, Miss Lisa Allen, at the school on 01482 374367 to arrange this prior to Friday 20th December 2024.

As part of Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust commitment to safer recruitment processes and in accordance with statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education  an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

Please note, we do not accept CVs, applications must be submitted using our application form.

Our commitment to Safeguarding: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each school has a robust Safeguarding Policy and all staff receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout their employment. 

A candidate’s suitability to work with children will be explored at all stages of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), a Children's Barred List check, a Section 128 Management Check if relevant, Prohibition check and overseas checks as applicable, identity check, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and a check regarding their eligibility to work in the UK.

This role involves contact with children and provides regular access to children, therefore it is  ‘regulated activity’. As such, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act - 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Our commitment to equality and diversity:  Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. 

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