Level Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team at the Southcote Centre (part of Philip Southcote School), based at Epsom and Ewell High School, within the Bourne Education Trust.

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) is responsible for providing highly effective, targeted provision and care to pupils, under the guidance of Teachers and Senior Leaders, in order to raise standards of achievement for pupils to become independent learners.

Philip Southcote School is a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities School for students aged 11 to 19. As part of Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi‑academy trust comprising twenty‑four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives." We are extremely proud of our educational offer which has the overarching goal of preparing our students for adulthood.

Philip Southcote School is a place where students quickly establish a sense of belonging and feel safe throughout their educational journey with us.

Spread across five sites within Surrey, each learning provision is staffed and resourced to meet the individual needs of all Philip Southcote students.

• Philip Southcote Main School – A 3‑Form Entry site for students aged 11 to 16 years.
• Philip Southcote Sixth Form – For students age 16 to 19 years, this state‑of‑the‑art and newly opened site at The Meads is within walking distance from the main school.
• Philip Southcote Satellite Centres – Our centres are based within mainstream secondary schools:
  Chertsey High School, Chertsey;
  Epsom and Ewell High School; and Kings International School, Camberley.

• Position
  :
  Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Location
  :
  Southcote Centre, Epsom and Ewell High School, Ruxley Lane, West Ewell, Ewell, Surrey
• Contract
  :
  Term time, permanent
• Hours
  : 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:00‑15:30, 37 weeks per year
• Salary
  : FTE £31,658 / Actual £25,121 (35 hrs / 37 weeks)

• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well‑being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work‑life balance, and family‑friendly policies and processes
• Free on‑site parking and cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

• Work as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, supporting teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils.
• Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning.
• Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and need.

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification) and Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification, or willingness to undertake qualification.

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Please click 'Quick Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

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