Albright Education Centre is a progressive and vibrant learning community that focuses on raising the aspirations and potential of every pupil at the school. We are seeking to appoint (or willing to train) an outstanding and highly motivated HLTA to fulfil this vital role at our school. It is an exciting opportunity for someone to work alongside our specialist staff team. As an inspirational support worker, applicants will have the energy and vision to work with our pupils and their families to overcome the barriers to learning. The ideal candidate will: · provide support to pupils and potentially their families · work in partnership with professionals · have the ability to engage and inspire pupils · attend safeguarding meetings and other meetings, as appropriate · be adaptable and a committed team player · be committed to Albright’s ethos of high expectations All staff are committed to putting the pupils first, ensuring they achieve in all aspects of their learning. The successful candidate will have a keen interest in the welfare of young people, be a good communicator who can encourage good relations and effective dialogue between parents and carers and teachers and external agencies. The school provides a continuation of Education for pupils who, due to medical, psychological or psychiatric difficulties, are unable to attend their mainstream school. For job description, personnel specification and an application form please visit the service`s website: www.albrighteducationcentre.co.uk To apply for this position please e-mail your application form to: rkelly1albrighteducationcentre.co.uk To arrange a visit to the centre please email the Head of School, Mrs Rachel Kelly on the following email address: rkelly1albrighteducationcentre.co.uk The staff and management committee of Albright Education Centre are committed to protecting and safeguarding all their pupils to ensure, as far as possible, that they are free from harm. As part of the safeguarding process, the successful candidate must have full enhanced DBS clearance to work in the school and will not be able to take up their appointment until cleared by Sandwell MBC. A copy of the school’s Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Sandwell Home and Hospital Tuition Service welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post A copy of the school’s Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Online Search An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 Training Days) Grade: Grade E, SCP 18-25 (£30,559 - £35,235 p.a) Pro Rata Salary is £27,385 - £32,534 p.a. Location: Albright Education Centre, Alexandra Road, Tipton, West Midlands DY4 7NR Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday 24th January 2025 Shortlisting: Friday 24th January 2025, PM Interviews: Morning of Friday 31st January 2025 Due to the high volume of applications we receive if you have not heard from us by the close of day on Friday 24th January, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.