Job Description
Job Description
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEND) - with possibility of combining with boarding assistant role if desired (enquire for more details).
School Context
As outlined above, d’Overbroeck’s consists of 3 main teaching sites. This role will support students requiring additional support due to SEND across one or more of these sites.
Job Purpose
To plan, prepare and deliver learning support to individuals and small groups across KS3, 4 and 5 as directed by the SENCo
Main areas of Responsibility:
- To plan, prepare and deliver learning support to individuals and small groups within agreed systems of supervision
- Contribute to the development and implementation of Support Plans for pupils, including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews if necessary
- Implement a variety of specialist programmes within the school
- Assess, record and report pupil progress and attainment
- Where appropriate attend meetings and provide information about pupils
- Provide support to pupils who have a range of difficulties including social, emotional and mental health difficulties, and also where English is not the first language, taking into account advice and programmes provided by other professionals
- Provide emotional, physical and specialist support so pupils are able to access the curriculum and participate fully in school activities
- Support pupils to develop their skills of independence, resilience and confidence and self-esteem
- Be aware of and work within the school policies and procedures
- Work collaboratively with the SEN Department, teachers and other relevant professionals and external agencies
- Contribute to meetings with parents / carers by providing constructive feedback and specialist advice/knowledge e.g. pupil progress/achievement
- To support the invigilation of examinations and tests if required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential | Desirable | |
5 GCSEs at C/4 or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English | x | |
Further study qualifications eg. A level, degree | x |
Knowledge/Experience
Essential | Desirable | |
Experience of working in an educational setting in Key Stages 3,4 or 5 | x | |
Knowledge and understanding of the current SEN Code of Practice and the Equalities Act | x | |
Experience of successfully meeting the needs of students with SEND | x | |
Knowledge of Education, Health and Care Plans and the statutory regulations involved | x | |
Experience, knowledge and use of strategies and systems for supporting SEMH needs | x | |
Have a clear understanding of safeguarding protocols and procedures | x |
Skills and Personal Attributes
Essential | Desirable | |
Is able to empathise with the challenges faced by pupils with SEND | x | |
Has good communication skills, both written and oral | x | |
Has good organisation skills | x | |
Has a genuine liking for young people and a passion for supporting SEND pupils | x | |
Is committed to continuous professional development | x |
Salary and pension
The salary for this post is highly competitive according to qualifications and experience.
Staff at d’Overbroeck’s also benefit from:
- free cooked lunches during term-time
- discounted membership rates for a nearby sports and leisure club
- access to ‘We Care’ medical and counselling services
- participation in the ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme
- fee discounts for children of staff attending d’Overbroeck’s School
Applications
Applicants should complete the Form entitled Application for a Teaching Post which can be downloaded from https://www.doverbroecks.com/about/careers/
The Application Form, full Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter should be emailed to HR@doverbroecks.com and a signed copy sent to:
Human Resources
d'Overbroeck's
333 Banbury Road
Oxford
OX2 7PL
The closing date for applications is Monday 5th June 2023.
Please apply as soon as possible. All applications will be processed on receipt.
Short-listed applicants will be notified of the interview arrangements as soon as possible after short-listing. Please note, however, that we reserve the right to shortlist and invite suitable candidates in for interview prior to this date.
Nord Anglia Education
In early 2021 d’Overbroeck’s was acquired by Nord Anglia Education, a leading premium international schools organisation. At the start of the 2022-23 academic year, NAE comprised 81 school in 32 countries, employing over 15,000 and teaching over 70,000 students.
You can find out more on their website: nordangliaeducation.com