Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

If you have natural enthusiasm for working with young people and are committed to working to improve their life chances, then The Southover Partnership would like you to join our welcoming and passionate team. We are an Independent Special Needs day school for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties, Autistic Spectrum disorder and other complex needs. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and are placed by a wide range of local authorities. Typically, the pupils placed at our school have had significantly disrupted educational journey's. Southover provides an education for KS3, KS4 and KS5 students. Our work at Southover is underpinned by the principles of Attachment Theory. We follow a small school model because we believe it delivers the best outcomes for our students. This means each school community gets to deeply know and understand its students and gives them the opportunity to be more directly involved in their own education. This is an exciting opportunity in an good school for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed person, who will continue to maintain the School high standards by providing abundant opportunities for all students to achieve. Job Purpose: To support the academic and behavioural needs of the students at Southover Partnership to enable them to develop personal, social and academic skills. To assist the staff team at Southover Partnership in enabling a calm and purposeful environment for education. We are looking for: An all-round individual, who is able to inspire and motivate students Has a proven track record of high standards with pupils with challenging/complex behaviour within a SEMH or similar setting Has excellent interpersonal and organisational skills Has an interest in, and understanding of, the factors, which affect behaviour Is both flexible, a good team player and has a good sense of humour A positive attitude to hard work and challenging situations We can offer you: A welcoming and po