Higher Level Teaching Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity to work at our fabulous SEND provisions for Stubbin Wood School, Common Lane, Langwith, Mansfield, NG20 8QF, at that site and also our provisions at King Edward Primary School, St Andrew Street, NG18 2RG, and Chesterfield Football Club, 1866 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S42 8NZ. We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who is committed to providing the highest possible standards of support and teaching to pupils within our school. Your primary focus is to ensure continued high-quality learning and pupil achievement. It is essential that you have experience of working with SEND children, and have knowledge and understanding of alternative communication systems and visual supports; its also essential that you have knowledge and understanding of conditions linked to non-verbal profiles, such as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC); It would be desirable to be able to use Makaton and that you have previous experience of teaching SEND children You will cover and lead class teaching (under supervision) as and when directed, ensuring that you are supporting the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning.  You will organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment. The TEAM Education Trust can offer the successful candidate excellent renumeration and employment benefits as well as the potential for further career development. For more information on our school, please telephone the TEAM Education Trust and ask to speak with the HR Manager.  To learn more about our Trust, please see www.teameducation.org Please follow the link to find details of school policy: TEAM Education Trust - Policies TEAM Education Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff and potential staff, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependents, age, physical/mental disability or offending background.  We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), TEAM Education Trust complies fully with the code of practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly.  TEAM Education Trust undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.   All school posts involve working with children and therefore the successful c