Specialist Behaviour Teaching Assistant
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Permanent)
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time
Advert Start Date:
06/12/2024
Advert End Date:
06/01/2025 23:59
Salary:
£31,067 - £33,366 + SSA £1,491 per year pro rata to TTO & hours worked. Actual salary £16,227.01 - £17,744.68. Actual SSA £778.78 - £792.94. (dependent on length of service).
Employment Location:
Gateshead Civic Centre
Further Information
We’re looking for an SEMH Higher Level Teaching Assistant. Interested?
Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for!
The team…
The High Incidence Needs Team works with schools across Gateshead to support children and young people with SEND. The team provides advice, guidance and interventions to promote inclusive education practices and support pupil progress.
About the role…
Social, Emotional and Mental Health Higher Level Teaching Assistants in the High Incidence Needs Team work with children and young people across schools in Gateshead providing interventions to support the educational and personal development of pupils with SEMH needs. HLTAs liaise with our Advisory Teachers to develop programmes of support, work with individuals and groups of pupils developing effective relationships and monitor and evaluate pupil progress against targets.
A bit about Gateshead Council…
Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community.
We’re truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.
People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.
What’s in it for you? Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights!
You’ll be paid a competitive salary £31,067 - £33,366 plus SSA £1,491 per year (ro rata)
We’ll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension.
A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme.
You’ll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping
It’s time to apply!
We’re delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link JOB PROFILE. It’s important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us we’ll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.
Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year, they are subject to an equated salary adjustment.
If successful, you will have to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact Andrea Riley on 07949461674.