Description Fountain Head House School opened its doors as a Special Educational Needs Independent school in September 2021. Not only are we a new school but we are also a growing school, currently we have 67 pupils, covering an age range from 4-16 years old. As a teaching assistant at Fountain Head House School you will be supporting pupils with special education needs, to engage in a creative timetable of education. We are on the lookout for enthusiastic, approachable, flexible and experienced teaching assistant who are open to learning our creative way of education for our SEN pupils. Our school is built on great teamwork and mutual support. The successful candidate will be required to work alongside various class teachers and teaching assistants and have experience of supporting children with complex and multiple learning needs is desirable, along with the confidence to manage emotional or behavioural difficulty. We currently have vacancies in EYFS, where you will need to have an understanding of intimate care, non- verbal communication and understand high sensory needs. In KS4 we are looking for candidates that have experience in supporting careers and qualifications, life skills and an understanding of SEMH. In KS3 we are looking for candidates that have an understanding of child development, safeguarding as well as the national curriculum, and other learning programs. For all positions, experience with SEN children and holding NVQ level 3 as well as your Maths and English GCSE would be advantageous. You will be joining a committed Independent Special Educational school who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Ser-vice and employment references. For full Job description and Personal Specification please visit https://www.fhhschool.co.uk/vacancies As an equal opportunities employer, Fountain Head House School is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role as well as the Right to Work in the UK. Please note we cannot accept a CV - application forms must be completed; As an equal opportunities employer, Fountain Head House School is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimi-nation on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role as well as the Right to Work in the UK. Please note we cannot accept a CV - application forms must be completed We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations. This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information. Organisation address: Fountain Head House School, Church Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4AE Contact detail: Hannah Robbins Email: hannah.robbinsfhhschools.com Website: https://www.fhhschool.co.uk/ Link to apply - https://www.fhhschool.co.uk/vacancies