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SEN Teaching Assistant/HLTA

SEN Teaching Assistant/HLTA

Discovery School

Newcastle upon Tyne

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
27 October 2014

Job overview

Ref: DS3/14

Discovery School is the first of its kind. It is an industry driven technical school for 14-19 year olds located in the North East of England centrally based at the very heart of the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. We specialise in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). We are a school with industrial ambition offering a unique learning experience that looks, feels and operates more like a high tech engineering facility than a traditional secondary school.

We are looking to recruit a fulltime SEN Teaching Assistant to work with a number of statemented students and with other students receiving school support in and out of the classroom. The primary need identified on the statement is communication and interaction due to a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

You will work with a small but talented team of practitioners in enabling our students to aim high in their aspirations and achievements.

You will be required to assist in the planning and implementation of structured and agreed learning activities and teaching programmes and to contribute to plans, reviews and evaluations of students' progress and attend meetings with parents, support agencies and local authorities.

There will be the opportunity, for the right candidate, for this to be an HLTA position and/or to progress into a more senior role as the support team within Discovery School develops.

We are an inclusive non selective school and our catchment area spans seven local authorities. We therefore have the future potential to make a real impact in supporting the regeneration of the industrial heart of Newcastle upon Tyne. You will play a significant part in helping us realise this ambition.

Discovery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

Strictly no agencies or canvassing.

The Application Pack for this post and all current externally advertised vacancies is available on our website www.discoveryschool.org.uk or by emailing vacancies@discoveryschool.org.uk

Closing Date: 9am on Monday 27th October.
Short Listing: Week beginning 27th October.
Interviews: Week beginning 3rd November. 

About Discovery School

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  • Discovery School
  • Blandford Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Tyne and Wear
  • NE1 4HB
  • United Kingdom
+44 191 272 1111

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Discovery School is the first of its kind; a new, industry-driven technical school for 13-19 year olds from Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham. Our aims are to provide young people with specialist training to meet the requirements of the modern engineering industry.

Discovery School specialises in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). It will equip young people to fill the skills gaps in the sizeable and vibrant specialised engineering sector in the region which has a demand for highly qualified engineers and technicians. The curriculum is designed to offer opportunities for all learners to develop the skills, knowledge and personal qualities they will need to be successful. A unique aspect of the work Discovery School is its link with employers and their involvement in shaping curriculum and supporting delivery. It offers a unique learning experience that looks feels and operates like a high-tech engineering facility in Silicon Valley rather than a traditional secondary school.

Newcastle upon Tyne, more than any other British city, offers a natural location for the Discovery School with its long and proud heritage of complex industrial engineering, from shipbuilding and railways to defence industries,  and a present day position at the forefront of scientific developments.


We can offer you:  

  • The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of some amazing students  
  • Great staff and espirit de corps  
  • Excellent facilities  
  • Fantastic support from your line manager and a Leadership Team who genuinely want to see you succeed and develop  
  • Central Newcastle location  
  • Free parking in town which you can use 24/7  
  • Free lunches in return for duties

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