Hours: 32.5 hours. Term time plus 5 non-pupil days (39 working weeks)

Hilltop Infant School has an exciting opportunity for a SENDCo Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their friendly team.

Children are at the HEART of all that we do. We believe that each child deserves an education that enables them to reach their potential both academically and socially. 

The role of SENDCo Assistant / HLTA main focus will be to support high quality teaching, ensuring the effective use of resources, systems and processes to maintain a good provision for pupils with special educational needs.

Applicants should hold a level 3 in learning support or equivalent early years qualification and have achieved grade C or above in maths and English or equivalent.  A SEND qualification would be desirable.

The successful applicant will: 

• Have a good understanding of the SEND Regulations 2024
• Assist in the leadership of learning support staff
• Promote the inclusion of children with SEND both within the classroom and during non-class based learning, ensuring access to learning through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources
• Support groups as directed by the SENDCo and/or Head of School
• Implement planned learning activities / teaching programmes as agreed with colleagues, adjusting activities according to pupil's response
• Support pupils with literacy and numeracy skills
• Monitor and record pupil progress
• Help children with social, welfare and health matters, including minor first aid and administration of medication 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we have enough applications to shortlist, therefore we advise that you do not delay applying. 

For all vacancies at HEARTS Academy Trust please visit our website: https://heartsacademytrust.co.uk/careers/vacancies/

HEARTS Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of a satisfactory application form, satisfactory references that meet the requirements as set out in KCSIE, satisfactory online search and an Enhanced DBS check, to include a children’s barred list check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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If you would like any support or assistance at any stage of your application process, please contact recruitment@heartsacademy.uk / 01268 572672. We will be happy to discuss this with you.