Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The job itself

Bridlington School is seeking an experienced practitioner who can support LAC and PLAC students, removing barriers to learning and supporting their progress.

The Looked After Children Tutor will support one-to-one and small-group, subject-specific tuition specifically tailored for students who are either LAC or PLAC. They may also support revision lessons and provide additional support for LAC/PLAC students not in school. You will:

• Work in collaboration with LAC Manager, departments and the Assistant Headteacher Inclusion to identify the support each student’s needs, identify learning gaps and help create bespoke intervention programmes for students
• Developing and delivering engaging sessions to support a range of learning styles with clear learning objectives, considering any barriers to learning or additional needs.
• Delivering measurable outcomes from each session to track progress.
• Liaise with teaching staff to provide particular support to LAC/PLAC students.

We can offer You

You will have access to a host of CPD and training opportunities both internal and external with the option to take on additional responsibilities in areas of interest. At Bridlington School we have a genuine drive to support staff-wellbeing through a number of workload reduction measures.

About You

The successful candidate will have classroom based experience, but also an understanding of working with students and young people with trauma and attachment disorder. We are open to the background of the successful candidate, recognising that a thorough understanding of this area of education can be gained through experience, not just qualification, please refer to the person specification, and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school.

Bridlington School

Bridlington is a Local Authority school with approximately 1000 students on role across KS3-5. Our vision is to be an outstanding and inclusive educational community where students love learning, are happy, confident, excited by achievement and recognised for their success. Already accredited by Ofsted to be a Good school in 2017, we believe we are well on our way to achieving this vision, and we would love you to join us on our journey.

Application Process

If you would like to visit the school prior to submitting an application, please contact Sarah Knight on 01262 672593

Completed application forms should be submitted via email to hr@bridlingtonschool.org.uk no later than 12 noon on Monday 5 June 2023

Closing Date: 12 noon, Monday 5 June 2023

Interview Date: Friday 9 June 2023 - if you have not heard from the school by 9 June 2023, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is pursuing equality of opportunity in employment and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.