The Role

Scale 6: points 18-20

From £21,337 for 30 hours per week (£29,544 FTE)

Full and Part Time will be considered (up to 30 hours per week)

Term Time Only (39 weeks)

The Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service (HHTS) has an exciting opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who is able to use British Sign Language to join our service.

HHTS encompasses St George’s Hospital, CAMHS School, Community Education, Mental Health Outreach and Corner House; the National Deaf CAMHS inpatient unit, where we provide small group teaching to the d/Deaf learners in our care across the age ranges.

We are looking for an outstanding, innovative and compassionate person who is willing and able to engage vulnerable children, many of whom will have additional needs.

The successful applicant will predominantly be based within Corner House, but will be able to develop their expertise through working across the service as needed as part of our skilled, multi-disciplinary team; supporting and leading activities and liaising with key professionals.

You will be joining our creative, caring and enthusiastic team and will receive training to support you in your role and to further develop your professional expertise.

A minimum of BSL Level 2 is required, with higher levels of BSL being desirable.

About the School

HHTS is a Medical Pupil Referral Unit that provides education for a diverse range of students aged 5-18 who are experiencing a severe or chronic illness and/or have mental health issues.

Our students have the opportunity to make accelerated progress through personalised learning programmes delivered in small groups or in one-to-one tuition. Staff and students build positive nurturing relationships, which enable students to grow in confidence, self-acceptance and compassion for all.

The school was graded 'Outstanding' once again in the 2018/2019 inspection and is a UNICEF Rights Respecting School with a strong focus on excellence and wellbeing for students and staff.

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience within an education and/or care setting
• Has a minimum of BSL Level 2
• Is flexible and adaptable and able to work as part of a team
• Has very good numeracy and literacy skills
• Has experience working with pupils for whom English is not their first or sole language

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Alternatively, an application form, job description and person specification can be downloaded from our website https://www.hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies/

Completed applications should be returned to the school either by email to admin@hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk or by post.

Closing Date: 05 July 2021 (at noon)

Interviews: 08 July 2021 (time TBC)

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

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and CVs are not accepted.

Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service

CAMHS Campus School

Building Number 5, Springfield University Hospital

61 Glenburnie Road, Tooting, SW17 7DJ

Email:   admin@hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk

Tel:  0203 513 6103

Headteacher: Tara Bell

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils