HLTA for Learning MLD (Wandle 2)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone with the following skills and

Experience

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Working constructively as part of a team, understanding the setting roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

Full working knowledge of relevant polices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation

Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to relate to vulnerable young people, parents, colleagues and external 3rd parties

Demonstrate a willingness to take responsibility for continued professional development

Excellent organisational skills / time management / ability to prioritise and organise own workload / able to work to deadlines

Previous experience working in a school environment

Previous experience working with children/young people with SEN

What the school offers its staff

We offer the following

-The opportunity to work in a unique, dynamic, successful and forward looking school, supported by committed and conscientious colleagues comprising of teaching staff, support staff, therapy and admin staff .

-The opportunity to be part of an expanding provision with close links and partnerships across several different sites.

• A wonderfully supportive family of teaching, support, therapy and admin staff
• No more than 10 students in a class
• Young people who want to be in school and enjoy their time with us
• Supportive parents
• A huge building, redesigned and fully renovated to our specific requirements
• New, bespoke SEN facilities and resources
• Limited on-site parking and secure cycle storage
• On-site gym (after school hours)
• A comprehensive induction programme for all new staff
• An extensive staff wellbeing programme
• A train station 5 minutes’ walk away (Wimbledon Chase)
• Weekly CPD
• Career progression within Whatley as we continue to grow, and across Melbury College

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.