Senior Teaching Assistant - Hill House School
Annual rate of pay: £23,673.10
Location: Lymington, Hampshire
Hill House School is a 52 week residential special school providing quality care and education for young people between the ages of 11 and 19 with a diagnosis of autism, or whose difficulties place them on the autistic continuum. Our students often have complex needs, associated learning difficulties and challenging behaviours. The school is in the heart of the New Forest, a beautiful location which is also close to the coast.
Job Profile
We are looking for somebody who has drive and vision and who is committed to a high quality service
We deliver expert Care and Education whilst incorporating opportunities for staff and students to experience the fun side of life. The role is challenging but also extremely rewarding
The successful applicant will work as part of a team under the direction of a qualified teacher assisting students to access a broad curriculum through individual programmes
The Senior Teaching Assistant will be involved in on – going curriculum development and helping to plan and deliver a range of memorable learning experiences
They will be responsible, alongside the class teachers, for mentoring and coaching TA’s new to the role
The Senior Teaching Assistant will have an interest in, and a desire to further develop the Curriculum with a focus on Literacy and Communication
The Senior Teaching Assistant will need to demonstrate the impact of the Hill House curriculum and the progress that students make and be able to present this to a range of stakeholders
The Senior Teaching Assistant will be responsible for line managing a small group of teaching assistants
The Senior Teaching Assistant will have excellent organisational and communication skills as well as being able to work flexibly in relation to tasks undertaken
Successful candidates will need to be practical, creative and inventive. They will be able to interact with people in a variety of ways and be dynamic and proactive
Safeguarding Statement:
Hill House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
