About this role
Seven Hills School requires a number of enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants who would enjoy working in a happy and supportive school.
The successful candidates will join us to complete a strong team and contribute to the school’s success. Candidates need to have a calm, friendly and positive approach to all our students and be able to demonstrate a commitment to being part of our caring school community.
Seven Hills School is a Co-educational Secondary Special School co-located with a good Catholic High School near the centre of the city. We cater for pupils from 11 to 19 years of age. All pupils have learning difficulties, and many have other associated difficulties relating to communication, sensory, physical and/or medical disabilities. In common with many other special schools, pupils admitted have increasingly complex needs.
Seven Hills School is an inspirational community, which nurtures talents, shares learning and celebrates life. The Seven Hills community is a strong and resourceful one with a central commitment to provide outstanding teaching and learning opportunities for all our students. Students are challenged to achieve their full potential. Teaching is designed to inspire and create activity, curiosity and engagement. We pride ourselves on helping to influence and shape future citizens who can contribute to their own well being and that of others and who can achieve in their own individual goals and aspirations.
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have experience of, or a strong interest in, supporting young people who may present with physical behaviours that challenge, including those with complex physical needs. This role requires a calm, consistent and resilient approach, alongside the ability to use agreed strategies to support students safely and effectively. Successful candidates will be committed to building trusting relationships, promoting positive behaviour and maintaining a safe learning environment for all. Full training in approaches such as Team Teach and safe moving and handling will be provided, and staff will be supported as part of a skilled and collaborative team.