Higher Level Teaching Assistant 32.5 Hrs Per Week - Part-time

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Pay: NJC Scale 4/5 Points 7-17 prorata to £15,047 to £18,341 Start Date: Immediate KS3 English 32.5 hours per week, term timeonly The successful candidate will bepart of our Learning Support team working with students who experiencedifficulties in accessingthe curriculum. The objective of this post is toprovide support to targeted individual students, small groups and classesduring Key Stage 3 English lessons. The needs of the students will vary; somewill have special educational needs such as Dyslexia or ASD.The appointed HLTA would generallywork with small groups of students, within the main classroom, to ensurestudents progress and to boost their confidence. The role will involveplanning, preparing and delivering group work or team teaching with the mainclassteacher. The successful candidate will also be expected to deliverinterventions to targeted students focusing on pre and post teaching of KeyStage English set texts, exam skills and vocabulary. As with all HLTAs the post holderwill be expected to progressstudents learning and with other professionals tosupport pupils social, emotional and physical wellbeing. It is necessary forthe candidate to have qualifications in Maths/Numeracy or English/Literacyequivalent to at least NVQ Level 2. A Level 5 Dyslexiaqualification, an HLTAqualification or evidence of working at this level would be advantageous.More information on thissuccessful school can be accessed on the website. Please apply via the button below.Closing date for applications: 7thOctober 2021, howeverearly applications are encouraged as we reviewapplications as we receive them. Interviews: TBC Information about the schoolHomewood School & Sixth FormCentre is a mixed 11 - 18 wide ability school with Academy status with 2000students including 350 in theSixth Form. We are part of Tenterden SchoolsTrust working in collaboration with local primary schools serving the Wealdentown of Tenterdenand the surrounding villages. The school is situated on the edge of Tenterdenand enjoys a large semi-rural site overlookingopen countryside. Homewood has excellent facilities for all itsstudents and our specialisms in Performing Arts, Applied Learning and the RuralDimension underpin our approaches to learning which are designed to raiseachievement across the whole student body.We aim to maintain and develop thecultural aspirations of the school community in line with our priorities of"belonging" and "respect" and offer a broad range of curriculum opportunitiesin all subject areas. This also extends into the local community throughpartnershipsacross primary, secondary and higher education sectors as well asnon-educational community partners. Homewood provides a secure and caringlearning environment in which all students can flourish and succeed. It is aschool renowned for its support for studentswellbeing. Heads of Collegeprovide academic and pastoral leadership for the students in their College,supported by dedicated form tutors, a Family Liaison Officer and Assistant Headof College. A range of other staff including counsellors and a qualified nursehelpand support the students through their time at Homewood. Consideration and respect for eachother is central to our work and we are justly proud of our studentsachievements. I hope you will be inspired tosubmit an application to join us. If you are successful,you can be assured ofa very warm welcome and a real opportunity to make a difference in the lives ofthe young people of this part of Kent. Our School and all its personnelare committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. Thispost issubject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure andBarring Service. KTJ1