Acre View Primary School, is a new school which has been purposefully rebuilt and remodelled in the beautiful village of Lydiate, Sefton. We support pupils with social and communication difficulties, including Autistic Spectrum Condition; complex learning, sensory and emotional needs, across a range of cognitive abilities. Flexibility, humour and willingness to go the extra mile are essential for all staff to ensure a high standard of support for all our pupils.

The HLTA works alongside the nurture class teacher to support and deliver nurture based provision, leading learning during planned cover and ensuring consistency and emotional security for pupils . The role also leads on OPAL across the school promoting inclusive play-based outdoor learning that supports pupils’ social, emotional and physical development.

You will:
• Be able to build sound, professional relationships with pupils
• Be committed to working with children with SEND
• Have experience of teaching pupils and enabling progress, you will be able to explain and demonstrate this
• Have a track record of successfully delivering learning opportunities to young people.
• Have knowledge of Autistic Spectrum Condition and support children who display challenging behaviour
• Have a passion for developing children’s skills and learning
• Have had involvement in recording, developing, analysing and tracking pupil progress
• Be able to work in partnership with external agencies and schools
• Be committed to working within a team promoting exciting and creative learning

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to rigorous recruitment & online checks. Acre View Primary School is an exempt employer as defined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975) and as such, we have a lawful basis for requesting an enhanced DBS disclosure certificate for all employees.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.