HIGHFIELD ELY ACADEMY

Communication Lead (Level 4 Teaching Assistant)

Maternity Cover

3 days Communication Lead/1.5 days classroom support (plus 0.5 days PPA)

Salary: ALT Grade F point 16 (16-19) plus £1500 honorarium

Kind, professional, dynamic, forward-thinking person needed to work in a Cambridgeshire Special School supporting communication skills in children and young adults with additional needs. All of our students have an Education, Health and Care Plan and range from 2 to 25 years of age.

The role involves:

• Working with children with a wide range of communication needs
• Using a range of communication strategies and tools to ensure the best possible progress for every student
• Communicating with staff and parents about progress and next steps
• Delivering training to Teachers and TA's within school
• 1.5 days class support
• Much, much more

Training will be provided as necessary and previous communication specialism is preferred but not essential.

Applicants must:

• Have a good understanding of SEND and experience of working with children with SEND
• Have experience of leading a group of young people with SEND
• Have experience of successfully working with and directing colleagues
• Be passionate about supporting children and young adults in achieving their best outcomes
• Have a calm manner and a positive attitude

To apply please go to our website using the following link www.highfieldschoolely.co.uk/our-school/vacancies and follow the relevant vacancy to the MyNewTerm website.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory references, online check, medical check and enhanced DBS clearance.

Closing date for applications is midday on Monday 6th May 2024

Interviews to be held Monday 13th May 2024