| About WSAPC West Sussex Alternative Provision College (WSAPC) is an educational establishment based across the county on seven separate sites, providing education for pupils whom are permanently excluded, at risk of exclusion or too ill to attend school. Our ethos is to provide FOCUS (Future, Opportunities:, Curriculum, Us, School) for our pupils to re-engage them in their learning and support re-integration to mainstream provision. What we are looking for: We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work with our primary pupils. We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing outstanding provision for young people who may present with challenging behaviour. You will possess a good understanding of pupils with complex needs and display the confidence needed to work with pupils who experience social, emotional and mental health challenges. You will have been organised and have excellent people skills. This is a great opportunity to be part of a talented and hard working team that is pupil centred with high standards. About You: Be excellent practitioners with high expectations of all pupils Be passionate about child-centred learning Have excellent organisational and communication skills and enjoy working in a team Preferably have experience of working in two or more key stages Be able to make a positive contribution to the ethos of our school Have a firm commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities for all Criteria for role: Maths and English GCSE (or O'Level) Grade C or above A good standard of education across a range of subjects Meet HLTA Standard of equivalent qualification or experience Excellent numeracy/literacy skills equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in English & Maths Working knowledge of national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation The package we can offer: Invaluable experience of working in an Alternative Provision setting Opportunity to work in a rewarding and vibrant team environment Full support and ongoing training Opportunities to progress and work interdepartmentally Inclusion in our School Wellbeing strategy Employee Assistance Programme Term Time only contract LGPS Pension If you are interested in this vacancy and would like an informal discussion or you have any questions please email hr@wsapc.co.uk in the first instance Details of this role, including a job description, and an application pack can be downloaded from the school website at www.apcollege.co.uk or from the links in this advert. Completed applications should be sent to hr@wsapc.co.uk. West Sussex Alternative Provision College and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and Disclosure & Barring Service check. WSAPC is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications for all vacancies from appropriately qualified persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief. The closing date is a guide only. We intend to review applications as they are received and call those shortlisted for immediate interview. An early application is advised, as once we h |
