Are you someone with a big heart who shares our commitment to excellence and achieving the very best for all our pupils?
We are seeking to appoint a talented individual to the post of Senior Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The role involves working with the teachers, taking responsibility for agreed learning activities, involving planning, preparing and delivering learning to individuals, groups and whole classes, including class cover supervision as required.
Rise@GHC is a specialist resource provision for learners with Autistic Spectrum Conditions and other related special educational needs. The centre is part of Garth Hill College but operates in dedicated buildings within a short walk/drive from our main site. NAS autism accreditation was awarded in 2024.
The successful candidate will be highly competent in identifying and implementing individualised support plans, in conjunction with the pupil and family, which promote inclusion and independence. In addition, the successful candidate will contribute effectively to the work of the multi-disciplinary team, including delivering agreed therapy programmes.
The successful candidate will be educated to Level 3 (two GCE ‘A’ Level passes) and possess Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics (GCSE Grade C or higher or equivalent). Prospective candidates are advised to study the person specification and job description for this post carefully.
We offer a positive, friendly and supportive atmosphere, a strong team ethos, a strong staff association and the very best programme of professional development together with opportunities for career development.
Garth Hill is a friendly and supportive school with a strong team ethos, excellent facilities and an exceptional professional development programme with great opportunities for further career development.
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Strong staff well-being culture and programme of events
- OFSTED ‘good’ (May 2019)
- Free use of on-site gym with rowing machines, cross-trainer, spin bikes and free weights.
- As a Bracknell Forest Local Authority school, staff also take advantage of Bracknell Forest employee benefits Staff benefits | Bracknell Forest Council (bracknell-forest.gov.uk).
- A comprehensive induction programme for new staff
Garth Hill College is a happy and vibrant place of learning. We are proud to be a genuinely comprehensive school and offer a wide and diverse range of excellent opportunities, inside and outside the classroom, that we believe enable our young people to develop exceptionally well both academically and personally.
Garth Hill College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices share this commitment.
This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children/young people/adults at risk. You will need to tell us about any spent convictions or cautions, which may later appear on your DBS Certificate.
Should you have any queries please contact Ms S Barnes at the College on
s-barnes@garthhillcollege.com or 01344 421122. Only applications submitted on the official application form will be accepted.
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 09H00 4TH OCTOBER 2024.
Equal Opportunities
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
How to Apply - Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.
Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration formTo find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk
The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest - https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.
Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.
References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.
Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.