An excellent opportunity to join our learning support team and work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, within our resource provision - that provides support and education, for children with complex communication needs - to support the teacher on implementing a curriculum which is tailored to individual needs, enabling pupils to reach their full potential.
The postholder will provide practical support for learning, educational activities, developing social skills, integration and for securing students physical and emotional wellbeing. You will work as part of a team including teachers and other support staff to support the learning and welfare of all students and will have high expectations of our students, and be committed to raising their achievement.
The successful candidate will have:
* Ability to demonstrate high standards of numeracy and literacy (minimum of GCSE C or above)
* Experience of working with secondary pupils in school for at least 2 years
* Experience of working with children who have complex communication & interactions needs and autism
At SHARE MAT, we aim to:
* Equip our staff to deliver their best every day, our belief is that by Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best is the key.
* Encourage all our students to go beyond what they think they can achieve and to enjoy learning, helping them to lead healthy and happy lives.
* Ensure our staff are happy and healthy at work, we believe in staff voice and consistently aim to reduce workload and improve work/life balance.
* Offer a generous benefits and training package, including first-class developmental opportunities for teaching staff led by one of our academies, Shelley College, which is the Teaching School Hub for Kirklees and Calderdale.
Royds Hall is one of eight academies within our trust and is part of a close-knit community well located for commute from Leeds, Huddersfield and Wakefield. Please do make arrangements to visit the academy if you wish to learn more before you apply, you will find it:
* It is a vibrant place of learning and encouragement where children/young people are happy, settled and confident.
* Has a broad and balanced curriculum that provides a memorable educational experience for all of its pupils.
* Aims to equip pupils with the attributes and attitude they need for their next stage of education.
To apply, please complete an application form via the apply button.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: Thursday 28th November 2024
Interviews: w/c 2nd December 2024
SHARE MAT is committed to the Equalities Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, by adhering to “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post and an online search will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates.
SHARE MAT comprises Woodside Green Primary, Heaton Avenue Primary, Luck Lane Primary, Millbridge Primary, Royds Hall, Shelley College, Whitcliffe Mount School and Thornhill Community Academy. A central team provides operational support.