Higher Level Teaching Assistant

HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT - LEVERTON HALL

PERMANENT, FULL TIME CONTRACT

ANNUAL SALARY £20,199 -21,519

We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant with experience in Hair & Beauty Therapy and Nail Art, to join our team at Leverton Hall.

This role is based in a secure residential children's home where we provide the education provision for vulnerable young people aged 11 -16 years.

THE ROLE

To work with teachers, as part of a professional team, to support learning activities for vulnerable learners.

This role will serve to assist the Senior Leadership Team in the development of an 'outstanding' quadrant provision, which works cohesively as one service.

Working alongside other schools in partnership, this role will support the effective day to day leadership and management of the quadrant provision. It will act to build capacity in-centre, and within mainstream school settings, in order to meet the needs of all vulnerable learners within a given quadrant area.

You will support the Narrowing the Gap agenda ensuring Achievement for All, and will
encourage a sense of 'learning communities', which extends outside of the provision.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

- Excellent numeracy/literacy skills - equivalent to at least Level 2 in English
- An understanding and knowledge of the statutory framework, policies and procedures relative to an educational environment;
- Have a full understanding of the work of each learning community.
- Organise and manage the learning environment and resources.
- Can evidence the development of pupils skills and knowledge via ICT applications

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS, AND EXPECTS ALL EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS TO SHARE THIS COMMITMENT.

Our aim is to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Essex County Council are proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all of our employees.

This includes:

- A Local Government pension scheme.
- Interest free bus & rail season ticket loans, from £100 - £5,000 as well as pool bikes & a car sharing scheme.
- Access to the key worker housing scheme.
- Childcare voucher scheme.
- Excellent opportunities for personal & professional development through our specialist L&D teams.
- Extensive induction programmes.
- At least 22 days annual leave + 8 bank holiday days (rising to 29 days Dependent on grade & length of service).
- A sports & social club at County Hall, Chelmsford.
- Continued service benefits.
- Staff discounts in gyms/travel agents/car sales/restaurants & days out.
- Please visit our website for a full list of benefits of working for Essex County Council

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Interviews will be at Leverton Hall. This will be the Warner Interview process.

Working for Essex welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Working for Essex is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us.