Teaching Assistant (Level C)
Job introduction
Paid weeks per year: 47.15 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.45am - 3.15pm plus requirement to attend weekly staff meetings.
Start date: As soon as possible
At the Connected Hub we are looking for a highly skilled, passionate, Level C Teaching Assistant with experience of working with year 11 SEMH pupils. Purpose: to facilitate the learning and progression of students by addressing the barriers to learning presented by attendance, behaviour and/or social circumstances.
About the role
Your role will be:
- Working under the guidance of teaching and senior staff to implement agreed work programmes with individuals / groups, in or out of the classroom. This will involve assisting the teacher in the planning cycle and the management / preparation of resources.
- Liaising with pupils and parents/carers to set up sessions and bespoke timetables at The Connected Hub or at libraries.
- You may also supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers. The primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep pupils on task, respond to questions and generally assist pupils to undertake set activities.
- You will deliver some aspects of a PSHCE curriculum to small groups
- The post involves oversight of the PASS programme (Pupil Attitudes to Self and School)
The Central Hub Brighton is the SEMH specialist provision for the city consisting of Brighton and Hove Pupil Referral unit and The Connected Hub and has three bases across the city. We have good links with other educational organisations in the city. We have an enthusiastic staff team and strive always to ensure our learners have access to the best possible educational experience in order that our students can overcome any barriers they have had to learning in the past. The Central Hub is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to equality of opportunity. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. The Central Hub Brighton are committed to the principles of Equality and carry out duties in accordance with the Council’s Inclusive Council Policy. For any other details please contact Sam Barber – Tel: 01273 916594, Email: recruitment@chb.org.uk
Closing date: 16th February
Interview date: 22nd February
How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email to recruitment@chb.org.uk
School Visits: We warmly welcome potential applicants to visit the school. To arrange a visit please contact a member of our school office team.
Telephone: 01273 542050
Website: http://chb.org.uk
Additional information
Work Permits: This role does not meet the requirement for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Points-based Immigration System. Successful candidates will need to evidence that they have the Right to Work in the UK.
Company information
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.