Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Due to internal staff development and organisational growth, we are looking to recruit Higher Level Teaching Assistants to work alongside our young people.

Core Purpose:

To provide learning activities for students under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher
To plan, prepare and deliver learning activities and assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment

Duties:

To deliver learning planned by the hub teacher when covering their absence in order to provide consistent management approaches for students
To plan and deliver learning under the supervision of the hub teacher
To plan and deliver learning independently when required and where appropriate
To organise and manage appropriate environment
To monitor and evaluate student responses to activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies against pre-determined objectives
To provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required on student achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence
To be responsible for recording progress and achievement in activities systematically and providing evidence of range and level of progress and attainment
To promote student empowerment in line with foundation policies and help keep students focussed on their experience
To support the role of parents in students' experience and contribute to/lead meetings with parents to provide constructive feedback on student progress/achievement etc.
To establish positive and productive working relationships with students across the foundation, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students, ensuring access to learning and content through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources
To support students consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
To encourage students to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all students in activities
To promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance
To provide feedback to students in relation to attainment and progress
To support the use of technology in learning and develop students' competence and independence in its use
To select and prepare resources necessary to lead activities, taking account of students' interests and language and cultural backgrounds

Person Specification: Applicants will be able to demonstrate an empathy and commitment to supporting young people with special educational needs, have previous experience of teaching/supporting learning and hold a Level 2 qualification in both maths and English or be willing to work towards these qualifications. A current, clean UK driving licence must have been held for at least a year. (For full details please see attached documents)

Information about the School

Established in 2020 and having achieved successful status as an Independent Special School for Social, Emotional, Mental Health and Autism Spectrum Disorder, and rated as 'Good' by Ofsted in 2023, Omnia Foundation offers a unique experience for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), for 12–16-year-old boys.

We believe in investing in people. As professionals in the teaching and training professions, we strive to provide a better future for the children, young people and home settings we work with. Success for us means unleashing the potential of each individual so they can grow, develop and reach the potential of which they are capable. Our values are grounded in our determination to be the change we want to see in the world, through passion, commitment and integrity. We strive to plant a seed of kindness and compassion in a generation that will produce resilience and hope and enable them to aspire and achieve productive and fulfilled lives. Our success is measured in the lives we changed.

At the Omnia Foundation, we create a secure and safe environment that encourages communication, self-belief, mutual respect and success. We provide a rich and balanced curriculum that develops every child, allowing them to achieve their true potential. We have high expectations of our students and build a secure and happy atmosphere in which students can learn effectively.

Based in Rayleigh, Essex with close transport links to London, our current location is set within a sports and social club.

Successful candidates will be expected to embrace the OMNIA FOUNDATION VALUES FRAMEWORK: OPEN-MINDED, MOTIVATED, NOBLE, INDEPENDENT, ACHIEVERS

BENEFITS PACKAGE - To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a total rewards package: - Group pension plan - Access to internal wellbeing support - Competitive annual leave entitlement - Healthcare Cash Plan, including discounted gym memberships and retail discounts - Life Assurance - Continuous Professional Development incl. formal qualifications and paid professional membership

We support, develop and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work.

Statement of Child Protection - Note to applicants

Visits to the school are strongly advised. For an informal discussion about the post, and to arrange a visit please contact People@omniafoundation.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our students and expect all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts within the company. Please note that a conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Please be aware that as part of our Safer Recruitment process we will be conducting online searches on all applicants invited for interview. This is not part of the shortlisting process itself, but any causes for concern will be explored further at interview stage.

It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please see our website for our policies on Child Protection and Safeguarding.

Applications may be considered as we receive them and we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitably qualified candidate prior to the closing date.

Omnia Foundation will not share your data with third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. Omnia Foundation will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you, and the Disclosure and Barring Service to obtain necessary criminal record checks.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.