Literacy & Belonging Teaching Assistant

We are seeking an outstanding individual to provide literacy support for disadvantaged students, and the school, in order to raise standards of achievement for all pupils, to encourage pupils to become independent learners, to ensure their safety and welfare and support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• To understand the individual needs of students by being fully aware of their One Plan or attendance challenges.
• To liaise with Pastoral Assistant Headteacher and classroom teachers, so that support is targeted so as to impact positively on progress and outcomes.
• To facilitate the narrative intervention programmes, update intervention records and inform the Assistant Headteacher about students' progress.
• To oversee one student at a time developing their belonging through 1:1 support to 'come back' to school., Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a vibrant, caring school serving the community. Every student is welcomed, challenged and supported to achieve their full potential and every student has opportunities and experiences to ensure their schooling is fulfilling and enjoyable.
At Harwich and Dovercourt High School we believe in partnerships between students, staff and the home. We believe in responsibility, ambition and commitment, where no challenge is too great and where great futures are nurtured. Our goal is for every student to be proud of their efforts and achievement and for every parent and carer to be proud of their child, school and community. Our pledge is to work tirelessly in the pursuit of excellence. Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.Documents Please be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.
• Job Description and Person Specification
• Notes for Applicants
  
  Experience of working in a team
• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
• Is adaptable, receptive to new ideas and willing to adjust to new demands and circumstances
• Aware of information sources and how to get information needed
  
  A Competitive Salary
• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
Employee benefits include:
• Excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan
• Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care plan
• Annual free flu vaccination
• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Eligible for Blue Light Card
Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.