Job Description

HARLOW FIELDS SCHOOL & COLLEGE

Position Type: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Employment Type: Full-time (term time only).

Pay Range:Scale 6 point 13 to 17 £22,302 - £23,832 (2023 pay rates)

Hours / Weeks: 35 Hours per week - 39 weeks per year (paid 44.6wpy).

Closing Date for Applicants: Will remain open until sufficient applications received

Interview Date:TBC

Start Date:Immediate Start

Job Description

Harlow Fields is a very successful special school & college providing for children and young people between the ages of 3 to 19 with moderate, Severe and Complex Learning Difficulties.

We are looking to appoint Higher Level Teaching Assistants to work in partnership with class teachers to support pupils' learning in line with codes of practice and school policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be required to plan for and lead classes in the teacher's absence, attend to pupils' personal needs, helping with social, welfare, care and health matters, which may include toileting, dressing, feeding and mobility.

Previous experience of working with children with special educational needs is preferable but not essential.

To apply for the HLTA positions, the following qualifications are essential: GCSE (or equivelant): English Literacy and Mathematics grades A*-C

Our ideal candidate will work well as part of a team, be patient, tolerant, understanding and most importantly enjoy working with children. This is a school for children with special needs and some children display challenging behaviour.

Harlow Fields School and College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the School

Harlow Fields School and College is an all age special school for pupils with severe, moderate and complex needs. We are an inclusive,
vibrant learning environment offering high quality education and care for all.

Information about the School

Harlow Fields School and College is an all age special school for pupils with severe, moderate and complex needs. We are an inclusive, vibrant learning environment offering high quality education and care for all.