Job Details

Job introduction

Grade: Scale 1/2 (actual salary £13,132 pa)

Hours per week: 30, term time

Paid weeks per year: 46.94 inclusive of holiday entitlement

Start date: September 2020

Fixed term for: 1 year until 31 August 2021

Closing date: 13 July (midday)

Interview date: Week commencing 20 July

Enquiries & How to Apply

If you would like to discuss the role or arrange a visit to the school, please contact Nicky Jackman Headteacher’s PA personnel@longhill.org.uk

Please return your application by email to: personnel@longhill.org.uk or by post for the attention of Nicky Jackman, Headteacher’s PA, Longhill High School, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton BN2 7FR

For further information contact the school office on (01273) 304086

Website: http://www.longhill.org.uk

About the role

Longhill High School is recruiting Teaching Assistants to join our supportive and enthusiastic team. If you are dedicated to helping students develop their full potential; calm, patient and flexible; capable of creative thinking and excited by the prospect of a challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Learning Support team and were recognised as particular strengths of the school at our most recent OFSTED. We have a larger than average population of SEND (Special Educational Need and Disability) students yet OFSTED said:-

“Pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities make strong progress because they receive effective support for their learning. Pupils who are supported by the on-site support centre for pupils who have dyslexia make good progress. Pupils who attend alternative provision achieve well”.

“Additional funding for pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities is used well to support their learning and progress. A skilled team of teaching assistants is part of the provision carefully tailored to meet the needs of these pupils. Teachers receive good support and guidance to support pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities with their difficulties in learning.”

Applications from experienced Teaching Assistants, as well as those new to the role, are welcomed. This role is also ideal preparation for future Teacher Training and other careers working with young people. We promise you a rewarding experience for you to grow and learn new skills, alongside an understanding team.

The post will involve supporting students in class, across a range of subjects and ages. You’ll work with a variety of needs including:- SpLD, ASC, HI, SEMH and Physical needs as well as general learning difficulties. Full training will be given.

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

Company information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

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The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Files

• Post Details Pack
• Application Form (large print)
• School Advert
• Application Form