SEND HLTA & Care Team Lead

Coombe House School; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An inclusive educational institution is seeking a dedicated SEND HLTA and Care Team Lead to work with children with Special Educational Needs. The role involves planning support staff deployment, delivering tailored education, and fostering a positive learning environment. Candidates must be excellent practitioners with a passion for inclusive education and a strong commitment to making a difference in the lives of young learners. This role offers a variety of benefits to ensure your success in the educational field.

Benefits

Co-op Academy Reward & Recognition scheme

Free breakfast Wednesdays

Discounted gym membership

10% discount in Co-op Food stores

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Free flu vaccine and eye tests

Qualifications

• Experience with Special Educational Needs (SEN) learners is required.
• Candidates must demonstrate a passion for making a difference.
• Fluency in the English language is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan deployment of support staff for personal care and therapy.
• Support teaching and learning alongside teachers.
• Lead training for SEND Support Staff.
• Supervise and mentor SEND staff members.

Skills

Excellent practitioner

Specialism in Special Educational Needs

Classroom confidence

Relationship building

Flexibility

Initiative

IT proficiency

Passion for inclusive education

Job description

Are you a dedicated and experienced educator passionate about making a difference in the lives of Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Co-op Academy Delius is a high achieving, friendly academy for pupils from 2-11 years with a range of complex educational and medical needs. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team, where you'll play a pivotal role in our SEN educational provision.

Co-op Academy Delius are looking for an experienced SEND HLTA, Care Team Lead who is passionate and dedicated to managing and developing the personal care, therapy and learning activitiesof all our pupils in school. As SEND HLTA and Care Team Lead you will work closely with children, families and different professionals it is therefore essential you display a positive attitude at all times and be a naturally caring, nurturing and supportive individual and team player.

You will have experience of working collaboratively with a range of professionals to achieve the very best outcomes for our children.You will deliver bespoke, specialist education tailored to meet the evolving needs of SEN pupils, including those with complex requirements. You will develop and implement personalised learning to support each pupil’s unique needs and abilities. Use innovative teaching methods and resources to engage and inspire young learners. Collaborate with external agencies and our wider inclusion team to ensure holistic support for pupil’s development. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes confidence and growth.

The highly skilled and dedicated staff at Co-op Academy Delius are passionate about supporting our pupils, and each other and we recognise the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals as well as enhancing our links in our local community and beyond. In your role as SEND HLTA & Care Team Lead you will;

• Plan the deployment of support staff for a range of personal care (including medical interventions) and therapy activities.
• Complement and proactively support the teacher in delivering effective teaching, learning, assessment and recording;
• Complement and proactively support the delivery of care, support programmes, interventions and therapies (including feeding, personal hygiene, mental health, physical health and behavioural)
• Supporting and lead specific training for all staff, within the post holders' level of additional qualification or accreditation.
• Supervise, mentor and evaluate SEND Support Staff and their effectiveness in these roles.
• The postholder will be a key trainer for moving and handling pupils.
• Support the class teacher in the planning and delivery of an appropriately differentiated and suitably challenging creative curriculum for all pupils whilst meeting statutory requirements;
• Work within school policies, procedures and code of conduct under the direction and guidance of senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision (and delegation).

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are an excellent practitioner. A specialism or additional training in Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Are confident in the classroom and understand how children with SEND, learn.
• Have high expectations of what can be achieved.
• Seek to build positive relationships with children.
• Are flexible with a good sense of humour and an understanding of the ‘bigger picture’.
• Are able to work to their own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Are confident and excited about using and embracing IT and outdoor learning in their practice.
• Are flexible, hardworking and have a passion to make a difference in the lives of our young learners.
• A genuine passion for inclusive education and a commitment to making a difference.

This role is customer facing and therefore in line with the Immigration Act 2016; all applicants must be able to demonstrate fluency of the English Language to the level defined in the Job Description.

Candidates invited to our recruitment day will be expected to complete several tasks; be observed in the classroom and be interviewed, in order to recruit staff of the highest professional quality.

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

• Co-op Academy Trust & Academy Reward & Recognition scheme
• Free breakfast each Wednesday to connect and chat with leadership and colleagues across Delius
• Staff family swim
• You’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores.
• Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!
• Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
• Co-op Funeralcare benefit
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans
• Free access to a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Free flu vaccine and eye test with money towards glasses

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.