Exam Access Co-Ordinator & Higher Level Teaching Assistant - The Brooksbank School

England, United Kingdom

1/13/2025

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Secondary Schools

Service Area

The Brooksbank School

Hours

30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term time only plus 2 days

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Calderdale and surrounding areas

Position type

Permanent

Grade

Band F (NJC Point 16-19)

Salary

Actual Salary £20,416 - £21,448

Advert Wording

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of The Brooksbank School.

Start Date: As soon as your notice period allows

Are you an enthusiastic, friendly and dedicated when it comes to providing excellent care and educational support to students with additional needs? Do you recognize yourself as having strong communication skills, patience and understanding? Are you a strong organizer with a keen attention to detail, who is passionate about making exams accessible to all in a safe, vibrant, and happy school? If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Exam Access Co-Ordinator & Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), you will work within a supportive school environment that truly values the roles within the Learning Support team.

Someone Who

What we’re looking for

• has a passion for children’s learning and is committed to the safeguarding of all our children
• has an outstanding track record in ensuring children are given every opportunity to reach their potential
• is highly organised, with a natural eye for detail and accuracy, creative in their approach and able to embrace change
• has excellent interpersonal skills and a ‘can do’ mentality
  
  

What will you get in return?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a passionate and friendly team under the direction and with the support of the SENDCO and Assistant Headteacher. At The Brooksbank School you’ll find a strong foundation where you can make a real difference to the lives of our children.

In Addition To This You Will Benefit From

• Automatic enrolment in the West Yorkshire Pension Fund
• Free Parking and an onsite Gym
• Staff benefits package via vivup including employee assistance program, home and electronics discounts eyecare vouchers and cycle to work
• Extra days’ holiday linked to service
  
  

What The Role Involves In a Nutshell

• Act as Exams Access Arrangements Co-Ordinator, carrying out assessments, analysing results and requesting arrangements
• Monitoring and communicating progress of identified students to the teacher and SENDCO.
• Preparing adapted materials and teaching aids for students with literacy and numeracy difficulties and identify appropriate interventions.
• Running and planning intervention strategies for SEN students supported within the SEN Department
  
  

If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.

How To Apply

Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role, or have any questions ahead of making a formal application, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our Claire Washington, our Personal Assistant to the Leadership Team via

If you’re ready to apply, please complete your online application fully via before the deadline.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

Closing date

24 January 2025, 9:00 AM

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