Would you like to make a difference to the lives of young people?
Educational Diversity wishes to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated Higher level teaching assistant to support students in small groups or on a 1-2-1 basis.
We are a split site provision, catering for students between the ages of 6 and 16, with emotional, behavioural, social and/or medical needs. The successful candidate will become part of a strong and forward thinking team, aiming to provide high quality education for young people who do not attend a mainstream provision.
You will be working with some of the most vulnerable and challenging young people in Blackpool who are currently unable to access mainstream school.
It is essential that the candidates have had experience in working with young people with emotional, behavioural, social and/or medical needs and that they can form and maintain positive relationships with disengaged young people in a variety of settings.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is proactive and supportive of students and their families to support strong relationships and can help to overcome barriers to learning
- Is able to plan and deliver Maths and English interventions on a 1-2-1 basis or in small groups
- Has excellent organisational and communication skills as well as great attention to detail
- Supports students to achieve their full potential
- Wants the opportunity to work at wonderful school as part of a fantastic team
- Is forward thinking and committed to raising standards
We can offer you:
- A warm, supportive and positive learning and working environment
- Genuine team spirit and supportive leaders
- Staff who are collegiate, committed to their own professional development and to improving outcomes for the students at Educational Diversity and their families
- The opportunity to be part of a team where skills, enthusiasm and desire to succeed will be recognised
Educational Diversity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. In line with our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy we will review candidate’s online presence and carry out safeguarding checks on successful applicants.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post, such as the extent to which the role will involve:
- Contact with children
- Engaging in regulated activity with children
- This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
For an informal discussion please contact Louise Bamforth, School Business Manager on 01253 476615.
All applications should be returned to louise.bamforth@eddiversity.blackpool.sch.uk
Salary: NJC Grade F SCP 19-24 (£31,067 - £34,314) pro rata per annum
Closing Date: 31 January 2025, 12.00pm
Other Information
This is a part time role working 32.5hrs per week, working term time + 5 days for INSET days .