We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the team at our Secondary SEN School, Northcroft School in Newbury

We cherish the small victories, lovingly known as “huge small victories,” achieved by our dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistants. We understand the ups and downs, where simply sitting through a lesson can be a huge achievement for some students. These small triumphs, when combined, have a significant impact.

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant , you’ll closely support children and young individuals facing challenges like Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.

Your role is to help them learn, develop skills, and boost self-esteem.

While the journey may be demanding, the substantial small victories you achieve will fill you with pride.

The Role:

• Support the Teaching Assistants within the school by running a half termly supervision group.
• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• To cover and lead class teaching, when needed.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices, and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.

Northcroft School is not just a workplace; it’s a place of inspiration and transformation. Our commitment to providing exceptional, specialist education for children sets us apart in the field.

Our school is special and unique. We are a small and united community, focused entirely on ensuring that the pupils in our care have the most exceptional educational opportunities and care.

All that we do has our mission at its heart; ’ Be Safe, Belong, Be Inspired’.

Our Commitment to You:

We recognise your potential for greatness and offer the most competitive salary and benefits package in the SEN education sector.

With us, you’ll bring learning to life and make a genuine difference in young learners’ lives. Enjoy:

• Take a well-deserved break during the school holidays offered FULLY PAID! (our salaries are not pro-rata’d)
• Company pension
• Sick pay (after probationary period)
• Refer a friend payment scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Casual dress code
• Private use of company caravan (when not in use for our children

plus so much more…

Apply today and become a part of ‘The Amegreen Way’.

Equality and Diversity:
Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment.

Safeguarding and GDPR:

Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements and training on these policies and processes is mandatory for all employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their employment with Amegreen Children’s Services.

• Successful candidates will be required to go through a thorough safeguarding onboarding process which requires a full employment history review along with a completed enhanced DBS check *

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £22,500.00-£24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Transport links

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Experience with children: 2 years (required)
• Special education: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HLTAHFS25