Hillborough Junior School is seeking to employ a highly skilled, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Specialist SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our experienced Hillrise Provision team.

Hillrise Provision is a longstanding part of the Luton Primary School Social, Emotional and Mental Health Service, supporting Luton schools and their pupils. For 18 years, our support for Primary school staff and children has been helping find pathways to success in school.

Hillrise seeks to support pupils to successfully integrate into school life as much as possible. This is mostly via outreach support, working alongside staff at the pupil’s school. For a few pupils, they might spend a focussed time attending the Hillrise classroom at Hillborough whilst maintaining connections with their mainstream roll school. This role will be mainly based in the Hillrise classroom. There is a strong focus on success and achievement emotionally, academically and socially in order for each individual to move towards fully effective education.

Identifying the drivers for the pupil’s behaviour and seeking to meet the child’s needs are a critical element of the role. Successful applicants will be expected to frequently share good practice and work cooperatively with staff, in different schools in Luton, who are seeking support. You will have responsibility for the Behaviour Support Assistants at Hillrise.

Positive support for pupils displaying detrimental behaviour, in order to maintain the safety of everyone in school is essential. Appropriate training and professional development will be available.

 What do we require?

×                      NVQ 4 for Higher Level Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience

×                      You to have the ability to build good working relationships and lead a team. Providing support, training  and leadership when required.

×                      You need to be self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic.

×                      Experience of working within a similar SEMH environment or role.

×                      Good Numeracy and Literacy skills.

×                      Understanding of the breadth of the Primary curriculum.

×                      Someone who can maximise each pupil’s engagement, learning and enjoyment of school.

×                      Experience of successfully supporting pupils in class, in small groups and working with an individual.

×                      Ability to work indoors and outside, including on trips out of school.

×                      Professional conduct dealing with children and families who have been through adverse experiences.

×                      Thrive in a busy environment and enjoy new challenges.

Ability to drive and have a car would be advantageous for travelling to different schools in Luton.

What we can offer you?

×                      A friendly, hardworking and supportive staff team and school governing body.

×                      A positive, well-resourced learning environment.

×                      Active encouragement and commitment to your personal and professional development.

In addition to this we can offer?

×                Basic level health support with Westfield Health.

Visits to the school are welcome.

When completing the application form please ensure your statement relates to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English.

SAFEGUARDING ''We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view.' The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Please note, the school reserves the right to close adverts prior to the closing date if a sufficient response is received. Early applications are advised in light of this.