Nurture HLTA

Vacancy Summary

Nurture Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Contract: Permanent, 32.5 hours per week, TTO plus 3 days, Band 8

We are delighted to be able to recruit an enthusiastic practitioner to work under the leadership of our SENCO with responsibility for leading Nurture provision.  We are looking for an individual who is passionate about inclusion and committed to meeting the needs of all children.

The aim of this provision is to replace missing early experiences by developing positive pupil relationships with teachers and peers in a supportive environment.  Effective nurture group practice follows the six principles of nurture.  We have recently moved from using Boxall© profiling to the Thrive© Approach.  This enables us to identify pupils that require the nurture provision based on their social, emotional, and mental health needs and assess against this regularly to plan next steps.

Vacancy Information

This position would suit an HLTA, learning mentor, cover supervisor or teaching assistant with a proven track record of exceptional practice, who is able to work with vulnerable pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH). It would suit someone who is passionate about making a real difference to children’s life chances and supporting them in achieving their potential in essential life skills.

We are looking for a team-player with presence, resilience and a commitment to inclusion with the ability to work creatively for the benefit of pupils at our school.

We are looking for a Nurture HLTA with an enthusiastic and positive outlook, who will demonstrate high-quality teaching. As part of our energetic and welcoming team, you will enthuse and motivate children to strive for success while maintaining an inspiring and enabling learning environment.

The successful applicant will be expected to:

• To work in the development of the nurture group in accordance with nurture group principles to ensure that barriers to learning are reduced and to support students achieve their full potential.
• To take a supporting role in monitoring to ensure that the school’s systems for promoting positive behaviour and attitudes to learning are effective.
• To support the planning and deliver engaging and motivating experiences relevant to the nurture group principles (children’s learning is understood developmentally; the classroom offers a safe base; nurture is important for the development of self-esteem; language is understood as a vital means of communication; all behaviour is communication; transitions are significant in the lives of children).
• To support in developing an appropriate, broad, balanced, relevant, differentiated and challenging curriculum to all pupils appropriate to their needs.
• To provide support for a named group of children (approx. 6 pupils Yr2-6) through a carefully structured timetable that balances learning, affection, and structure within a caring home-like atmosphere.
• To regularly review progress and monitor the integration of all nurture group pupils within the mainstream classrooms with the support of the SENCO.
• Whilst maintaining appropriate professional boundaries between adults and children, establish secure and trusting relationships with pupils to facilitate their learning and development.

We can offer you:

• A dedicated leadership team who will support and develop you as well as promoting a positive work-life balance.
• A close team of like-minded professionals wanting the best for all children.
• Fantastic children who are ready to be inspired.
• Supportive families who want to work with you.

If yu are interested in visiting our school please call the school office on 01535-603832.

Closing Date: 9am, 7th November 2022

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and the receipt of 2 satisfactory references.

Candidates can apply online for this post. If you are registered, please follow the apply now process. If you are not registered, then please register now and follow the apply now process.