Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Information About The School

Established in 2020 and having achieved successful status as an Independent Special School for Social, Emotional, Mental Health and Autism Spectrum Disorder, and rated as 'Good' by Ofsted in 2023, Omnia Foundation offers a unique experience for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), for 12–16-year-old boys.

We believe in investing in people. As professionals in the teaching and training professions, we strive to provide a better future for the children, young people and home settings we work with. Success for us means unleashing the potential of each individual so they can grow, develop and reach the potential of which they are capable. Our values are grounded in our determination to be the change we want to see in the world, through passion, commitment and integrity. We strive to plant a seed of kindness and compassion in a generation that will produce resilience and hope and enable them to aspire and achieve productive and fulfilled lives. Our success is measured in the lives we changed.

At the Omnia Foundation, we create a secure and safe environment that encourages communication, self-belief, mutual respect and success. We provide a rich and balanced curriculum that develops every child, allowing them to achieve their true potential. We have high expectations of our students and build a secure and happy atmosphere in which students can learn effectively.

Based in Rayleigh, Essex with close transport links to London, our current location is set within a sports and social club.

Successful candidates will be expected to embrace the OMNIA FOUNDATION VALUES FRAMEWORK: OPEN-MINDED, MOTIVATED, NOBLE, INDEPENDENT, ACHIEVERS

Position:

Due to internal staff development and organisational growth, we are looking to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work alongside our young people.

Core Purpose:

• To provide learning activities for students under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher
• To plan, prepare and deliver learning activities and assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment
  
  

Duties:

• To deliver learning planned by the hub teacher when covering their absence in order to provide consistent management approaches for students
• To monitor and evaluate student responses to activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies against pre-determined objectives
• To provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required on student achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence
• To be responsible for recording progress and achievement in activities systematically and providing evidence of range and level of progress and attainment
• To promote student empowerment in line with foundation policies and help keep students focussed on their experience
• To support the role of parents in students' experience and contribute to/lead meetings with parents to provide constructive feedback on student progress/achievement etc.
• To establish positive and productive working relationships with students across the foundation, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
• To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students, ensuring access to learning and content through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources
  
  

Requirements:

Applicants will be able to;

• demonstrate an empathy and commitment to supporting young people with special educational needs
• possess previous experience of teaching/supporting learning
• hold a Level 2 qualification in both maths and English or be willing to work towards these qualifications
• hold or be prepared to work towards a Teaching Assistant qualification
• hold a current, clean UK driving licence and be willing to drive on behalf of the Foundation
  
  

(For full details please see attached documents)

Other information:

BENEFITS PACKAGE To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a total rewards package:

• Annual salary (actual) £22,914 - £31,287 per annum
• Hours of work: Full time 37.5 hours/week Monday to Friday (8.45am - 4.15pm)
• Group pension plan
• Access to wellbeing support
• Competitive annual leave entitlement
• Healthcare Cash Plan, including discounted gym memberships and retail discounts
• Life Assurance
• Continuous Professional Development incl. formal qualifications and paid professional memberships
  
  

We support, develop and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work.

Statement of Child Protection - Note to applicants

Visits to the school are strongly advised. For an informal discussion about the post, and to arrange a visit please contact [email protected]

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our students and expect all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts within the company. Please note that a conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Please be aware that as part of our Safer Recruitment process we will be conducting online searches on all applicants invited for interview. This is not part of the shortlisting process itself, but any causes for concern will be explored further at interview stage.

It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please see our website for our policies on Child Protection and Safeguarding.

Applications may be considered as we receive them and we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitably qualified candidate prior to the closing date.

Omnia Foundation will not share your data with third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. Omnia Foundation will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you, and the Disclosure and Barring Service to obtain necessary criminal record checks.