Sands is a democratic secondary school and prospective employees need to have the ability to engage with students in accordance with our ethos of equal and shared rights and responsibilities. Please have a good look at our website as well as the job description before you decide to apply. We are always interested to hear from people offering interesting workshops and extra-curricular activities: just send your information to the email below and we will contact you if there are any opportunities coming up.
Current Opportunities
Higher Level Teaching Assistant – One-to-One Support
£7,577.75 per annum, part-time term time only, to start September 2024
We are seeking an experienced HLTA to work on a 1:1 basis with a year 11 student with SEND needs. The successful candidate will work with the SEND and teaching teams to provide the support outlined in the student’s EHCP. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a small school delivering truly personalised support, as well as to join a unique school community.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience of supporting learners with SEMH needs and, ideally, of successfully working with diagnoses of ASC, ADHD
- Be able develop a rapport with the student and be prepared to negotiate individualised styles of learning and support
- Be able to take responsibility for planning, organising and resourcing 1-to-1 support
- Have excellent communications skills and be able to work collaboratively with the student, their parents and their teachers
As well as the supporting the needs outlined in the student’s EHCP you will have the general responsibilities of an HLTA and will be expected to regularly teach on a one-to-one basis, contribute to reports, work alongside the class teachers and cover lessons where necessary.
Sands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to satisfy all pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS. Shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online background search.
Please see the job description for more details. Applications are made by returning the application form to work@sands-school.co.uk by the closing date of 26/08/2024, CVs cannot be accepted in place of an application form.
Voluntary Opportunities
School Governors – We Need You!
Sands School is currently seeking enthusiastic, committed and openminded individuals to join our dedicated and close-knit team as School Governors!
This voluntary role is an opportunity to work closely with staff and students to support the smooth running of this innovative democratic school. This voluntary School Governor Role is an opportunity to support the smooth running of the school. At this time we are especially interested in hearing from anyone with previous experience of Chairing a Board of Governors or Trustees. Please see the linked advert for more information or contact Diarmid Mckenzie via chairofgovernors@sands-school.co.uk with any questions and to receive an Application Form.
Equal Opportunities We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Job descriptions and associated conditions relate to the particular job, define the qualifications, experience and other skills required in the post, and only include those factors which are necessary and justifiable in terms of objective criteria for the satisfactory performance of the job. All applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout the recruitment and selection process. All decisions are made on merit – in line with the job and skills requirements set for the vacancy.
Positive about disability We value and encourage diversity in our workforce and are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination. As an employer, we are aware of our obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and are committed to offering support and making reasonable adjustments to allow full participation in the process. It is important that you let us know of any requirements you have. We will consider any reasonable adjustments.