PHOENIXPLACE - Specialist Independent School for Girls, Camberwell  

Teaching & Learning Support Assistant (TLSA)   

PP - Independent Salary Scale: Pay dependent upon qualifications and experience:  

Grade 2: (£21,324 - £21,678 FTE), Term Time (£18,289 - £18,593) 

Grade 3: (£22,039 - £22,408 FTE), Term Time (£18,902 - £19,219) 

Grade 4: (£22,784 - £23,558 FTE), Term Time (£19,541 - £20,205)  

Full time (8.30am-4.00pm) Term time only  

PhoenixPlace is a specialist independent school for girls with complex social, emotional and attachment difficulties. We provide education across key stages 3 and 4 and are looking for a passionate Teaching & Learning Support Assistant to join our team who can contribute significantly to the positive growth of the school.  We are a small and specialist provision, currently educating up to 24 students with the aim to increase capacity over the next few years.

Together we are creating a happy and exciting school, with a rich curriculum that provides a wealth of opportunities to inspire our students in their learning and personal development. Our school is a positive and energetic environment in which everyone is encouraged to do their best and achieve their full potential, a place where everybody is valued and respected.  

The work we do is both varied and transformative, and we form a cornerstone of a triangulated approach which places the child at the centre of education, care and therapeutic intervention.

We seek candidates that are forward thinking and can contribute significantly to the positive growth of the school and our students.

The right candidate will be someone who is dedicated to improving outcomes for students with additional needs, and can establish a quick rapport with staff, students and parents. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Working as part of the Teaching & Learning Support team under the direction of the SENCo, you will  

• Work under the guidance of the class teacher to support the management and organisation of teaching and learning in the classroom (form group based)
• Assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment 
• Promote the inclusion of all pupils ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop 
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school 
• Contribute to the personal and academic progress of all students to enable them to become independent learners and help to raise the standards of achievement for all students.  

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: 

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above. 
• Empathy and understanding of students needs 
• Ability to maintain a professional manner in challenging situations.  
• Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities (desirable) 
• A proven ability to work on their own initiative. 
• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults. 
• The ability to use relevant technology/equipment. 
• A ‘can-do’ attitude. 
• A commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school 

(see full Job Description and person specification on website)     

WHAT WE OFFER: 

• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school. 
• Good opportunities for personal and career development.
• Pension Scheme. 
• Free access to employee assistance programme. 
• Benenden HealthCare  
• 3 days of Personal Time (PTi) per year to help with work-life balance  (pro-rata for part time staff)
• Termly well-being staff activities

This school is located in the heart of Camberwell with excellent transport links and is close to an underground station on zone 2 (Oval - Northern Line) and train station (Denmark Hill).

If you are interested in this opportunity please download and complete the application form (providing references) and return as soon as possible. 

Safeguarding Statement 

PhoenixPlace is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. all posts are subject to a Safer Recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. 

Professional references will be sought prior to commencement of this post.