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Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant
- Location
- Holly House School, Chesterfield
- Reference
- JOB/25/00375
- Salary details
- Grade 8 Actual £24,023.76 - £26,295.36 per annum (£28,797 - £30,708 FTE)
- Job term
- Full Time
- Appointment type
- Permanent
- Hours
- 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
- Closing Date
- 23 February 2025
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We're seeking a creative Teaching Assistant with an understanding of trauma informed practice to join our dedicated team at Holly House School.
Holly House School is a Local Authority Residential Special School for children aged 7 to 14 years with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties.
Holly House is on an exciting journey, and this is an opportunity to help shape its future and the opportunities for our young people. We are a ‘community that builds ambition to achieve potential’
We are looking for someone who is committed to high standards in the classroom. You should have good verbal and written communication skills and be able to work as part of a motivated and supportive team. You will be ambitious about advancing your practice to support our pupils by furthering your pedagogical and SEND skills.
At Holly House School we follow the Thrive Approach and believe in providing a nurturing and supportive environment for students. Our school is a place where every individual is valued, and where creativity and compassion drive our approach to education.
We promote high expectations for all our pupils whilst recognising the challenges they face. Our purpose is to develop skills in our pupils, so they become confident and successful learners, build pride in themselves and make positive contributions to their communities.
We celebrate the many and varied achievements of our pupils.
If you support our values of promoting respect for one another, a belief in positive relationships and Positive Behaviour Support through unconditional positive regard we would like to hear from you.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit prior to application, please call 01246 450530 to make an appointment
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We're seeking a creative Teaching Assistant with an understanding of trauma informed practice to join our dedicated team at Holly House School.
Holly House School is a Local Authority Residential Special School for children aged 7 to 14 years with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties.
Holly House is on an exciting journey, and this is an opportunity to help shape its future and the opportunities for our young people. We are a ‘community that builds ambition to achieve potential’
We are looking for someone who is committed to high standards in the classroom. You should have good verbal and written communication skills and be able to work as part of a motivated and supportive team. You will be ambitious about advancing your practice to support our pupils by furthering your pedagogical and SEND skills.
At Holly House School we follow the Thrive Approach and believe in providing a nurturing and supportive environment for students. Our school is a place where every individual is valued, and where creativity and compassion drive our approach to education.
We promote high expectations for all our pupils whilst recognising the challenges they face. Our purpose is to develop skills in our pupils, so they become confident and successful learners, build pride in themselves and make positive contributions to their communities.
We celebrate the many and varied achievements of our pupils.
If you support our values of promoting respect for one another, a belief in positive relationships and Positive Behaviour Support through unconditional positive regard we would like to hear from you.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit prior to application, please call 01246 450530 to make an appointment
Provisional Interview Date: 3 March 2025
Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.