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High‑Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)

Foxford Community School (under Castle Phoenix Trust) is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated professional to provide high‑level support to students experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA). The role will enhance attendance, emotional wellbeing and learning engagement.

Grade 4 – Point 6 to 14 – £25,898 – £29,540 FTE. Pro rata £22,473 – £25,633 based on 37 hours per week for 39 weeks per year. Fixed Term until 21 July 2027.

• Provide high‑level support to EBSA students, working closely with teachers, pastoral teams and families.
• Identify and support students exhibiting behavioural, emotional or social challenges to help them achieve their full potential.
• Motivate students to learn and build positive relationships with students, parents and staff.

• Experience working with children and an understanding of how to motivate students to learn.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents and staff.

• Cycle to work scheme, free parking and employee discount scheme.
• Strong commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition.
• Annual Support Staff Conference for all Support Staff across the Trust.

Theseposts areexempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and assuchappointment tothese postswill be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.

We are proud to be part of Castle Phoenix Trust. Our Trust values include Respect to All, From All, Innovation and Collaboration.