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The commitment and enthusiasm of Pield Heath House staff are strengths of the school and their passion for the students to enjoy and achieve are evident to visitors. Our staff ensures that our young people feel secure and are comfortable in their school environment. They are committed, highly skilled, and are our most important asset.
We are committed to the safety of our students through our recruitment and school practices. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS, formerly CRB) check. Pield Heath House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Current Vacancies
Executive Officer
Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday – Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm, Term Time + Staff Training Days + 120 Hours Additional Working
Start Date: Immediate / As Soon As Possible
Salary: NJC Grade 8, Scale Points 25 - 28; £38,602.41 - £41,337.99 actual per annum
We are seeking a highly organised, efficient and proactive Executive Officer to support the Principal and the Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will be the main point of contact for HR and Data Compliance and provide high level, comprehensive administrative support.
The role of the Executive Officer offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive administrative, operational and HR support contributing to the efficient daily operations of the school. You will be part of a team which informs the strategic development of the administrative functions of the school.
The key responsibilities are:
- To provide confidential, high-level and timely administrative support to the Principal and Senior Leadership Team in all aspects of their roles.
- Provide HR support including the management of recruitment processes, induction and ensuring compliance with the schools policies and procedures, ensuring a smooth on-boarding experience.
- To provide a full clerking service and administrative support to the schools Governing Body.
- Contribute to the strategic planning and evaluation of the administrative functions of the school.
- Report preparation, presentations, and other documents using various software programs for a range of stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and policy development.
In return we can offer you:
- A welcoming and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards.
- Excellent supportive staff committed to achieving exceptionally high standards.
- Teams who work collaboratively to share expertise.
- Continuous Professional Development opportunities (CPD) and career progression.
- A welcoming, friendly community providing the opportunity to work in a team supporting a fantastic group of children and young people.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
- Paid breaks.
- On site lunches are available.
- Free parking is available on site as well as nearby access to both train (Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines) and bus services.
Job Description & Person Specification - Executive Officer
Closing date for applications is 21st May 2025 with interviews being held week commencing 2nd June 2025.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the date shown if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application as early as possible if you are interested in this position.
If you have not heard from us by 2nd June 2025, unfortunately, on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Safeguarding Statement
Pield Heath House School is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks and must have satisfactory references.
Caretaker
Hours: Full-time, all year round, 40 hours per week as follows:-
Monday – Friday, alternate shifts; 7.00am – 3.00pm / 11.00am – 7.00pm
(Part-time applications will be considered)
Salary: NJC Grade 5, Scale Points 8 – 12; £33,070.00 - £35,026.67 (dependent on experience)
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Caretaker to join our highly professional caretaking team. We are looking for a proactive team member with a ‘can do’ attitude. You will be a practical, adaptable, energetic and diligent team player who will support with delivering excellent service to all stakeholders.
You will be:
- A maintenance person with a proven track record of skills and experience associated with premises management.
- Able to demonstrate sound understanding of Health & Safety regulations, including manual handling, COSHH, Legionella etc.
- Comfortable using industrial, electrical and mechanical systems.
- Keen and willing to develop your role within the school to ensure that all areas are provided with maintenance support.
- Experienced in working in a school environment, although this is not essential, may be useful.
In return we can offer you:
- A welcoming and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards.
- Excellent supportive staff committed to achieving exceptionally high standards.
- Teams who work collaboratively to share expertise.
- Continuous Professional Development opportunities (CPD) and career progression.
- A welcoming, friendly community providing the opportunity to work with a fantastic group of children and young people.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
- 23 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays.
- On-site lunches available.
- Free parking is available on site as well as nearby access to both train (Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines) and bus services.
Job Description & Person Specification - Caretaker
Applications should be returned to recruitment@pieldheathschool.org.uk
Closing date for applications is 5th May 2025 with interviews being held week commencing 12th May 2025.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the date shown if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application as early as possible if you are interested in this position.
If you have not heard from us by 12th May 2025, unfortunately, on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Safeguarding Statement: Pield Heath House School is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks and must have satisfactory references.
School Administrator
Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday – Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm, Term Time + Staff Training Days
Salary: NJC Grade 3, Scale Points 4-5; £26,729.62 - £27,105.97 actual per annum
We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to join our administration team. The successful applicant will support senior members of staff with administration tasks across the school.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate their ability to prioritise their own workload whilst working productively, efficiently and with a high level of accuracy.
You will:
- Have experience in administration.
- Be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages.
- Be able to work confidentially and at times without supervision.
- Have the ability to work to deadlines.
- Experienced in working in a school environment, although this is not essential but may be useful.
In return we can offer you:
- A welcoming and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards.
- Excellent supportive staff committed to achieving exceptionally high standards.
- Teams who work collaboratively to share expertise.
- Continuous Professional Development opportunities (CPD) and career progression.
- A welcoming, friendly community providing the opportunity to work with a fantastic group of children and young people.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
- Paid breaks.
- On-site lunches available.
- Free parking is available on site as well as nearby access to both train (Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines) and bus services.
Job Description & Person Specification - School Administrator
Applications should be returned to recruitment@pieldheathschool.org.uk
Closing date for applications is 5th May 2025 with interviews being held week commencing 12th May 2025.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the date shown if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application as early as possible if you are interested in this position.
If you have not heard from us by 12th May 2025, unfortunately, on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Safeguarding Statement: Pield Heath House School is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks and must have satisfactory references.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA): Phonics Intervention & PPA Cover
Hours: 41.5 hours per week: Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 5.00pm, Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm
Term Time Only + Staff Training Days
Salary: NJC Grade 6, Scale Points 14-19; £32,000.49 – £34,440.90 actual per annum (dependent on experience)
The Role
Pield Heath House School is looking for a friendly, adaptable HLTA who is experienced in working with children / young people with severe and complex learning needs across various key stages.
The aim of the HLTA is to provide phonics interventions across the whole school and cover class groups where needed to allow for effective teaching & learning to continue.
The successful candidate will work alongside subject leads, teachers and class tutors to work collaboratively to ensure appropriate differentiation and learning strategies are in place for all students.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this role is someone who is eager to take on a new challenge and work with the school's teaching & learning team to further develop student learning resources across the school. You will be able to demonstrate a willingness to commit to the following principles:
- Team worker – able to work positively with others, encourages input from all and actively contributes to team discussions, working to come to consensus decisions.
- Flexibility – will always go the extra mile to meet the needs of the job, undertaking a variety of work to achieve the best outcomes for students.
- Constantly seeks improvement (commitment to develop professionally) – of their own skills, knowledge and ways of working, as well as systems of work and resources to do the job. Has high expectations of themselves and students.
- Uses initiative - when identifying tasks to be done and priorities.
- Consistency of purpose – is able to act consistently and make decisions fairly when working with students and staff.
- Judgement – can exercise good judgements based on sound facts, knows when to step back or get involved when dealing with students or staff. Can identify which things are of a confidential nature and who are the right people to inform.
- Communicator – socially and professionally skilled at dealing with people and is able to engender the confidence of others, displaying exemplary social skills at all times and a sensitivity in the light of confidential information.
- Empathy – with young people with a wide range of specific needs and from a range of backgrounds.
- Punctuality and Attendance - is on time every morning to prepare for the day and has exemplary attendance to ensure consistency of learning for the students and to maximise their progress within the employability skills.
A commitment to these principles will ensure that the successful candidate can contribute to our thriving school community; accountability and dedication to continuous professional development are essential expectations of whoever steps into this role.
Candidates
Essential:
- Have evidence of a specialism in literacy and reading development or another area of need.
- Experienced in working with children / young people with additional needs in a learning environment.
- Have excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
- Organisation/prioritisation skills.
- Be able to demonstrate positive interpersonal and communication skills.
- Be able to demonstrate professional conduct, enthusiasm and initiative at all times.
- Express empathy for all students and demonstrate flexibility and resilience.
In return we can offer you:
- A welcoming and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards.
- Excellent supportive staff committed to achieving exceptionally high standards.
- Teams who work collaboratively to share expertise.
- Continuous Professional Development opportunities (CPD) and career progression.
- A welcoming, friendly community providing the opportunity to work with a fantastic group of children and young people.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
- Paid breaks.
- On-site lunches are available.
- Free parking is available on site as well as nearby access to both train (Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines) and bus services.
Job Description & Person Specification - HLTA: Phonics Intervention & PPA Cover
Applications should be returned to recruitment@pieldheathschool.org.uk
Closing date for applications is 5th May 2025 with interviews being held week commencing 12th May 2025.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the date shown if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application as early as possible if you are interested in this position.
If you have not heard from us by 12th May 2025, unfortunately, on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Safeguarding Statement: Pield Heath House School is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks and must have satisfactory references.
Level 1 Special Support Assistants
NJC Grade 2-3, scale points 2 - 5: £24,364.05 – £25,411.85 per annum actual dependent on experience
37.5 hours per week as follows: - Monday 8.30am – 4.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday 8.30am – 4.00pm, Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm, Term Time Only + 5 Staff Training Days
We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed Level 1 Special Support Assistants to work alongside class teachers, assisting the children and young people with their work and supporting with student behaviour whilst establishing effective relationships with both students and staff.
You will be someone who is able to learn, develop and adapt practices quickly and efficiently. You will be required to support across all key stages acting as a role model and responding to individual needs.
We are looking for people who want to make a difference and be part of an inspiring and creative team whilst assisting students in their learning.
Successful applicants will have:
- A caring approach to working with children and young people.
- The ability and willingness to support students with a range of needs.
- Creativity and flexibility within the learning environment.
- Confidence to share skills and ideas with others in the team.
- Good communication skills with a positive outlook.
- A willingness to learn and develop in the role.
In return we can offer:
- A welcoming, friendly community providing an opportunity to work with a fantastic group of children and young people.
- A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards of teaching & learning.
- Teams who work collaboratively to share expertise.
- Excellent supportive staff committed to achieving exceptionally high standards.
- Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to support career progression.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
- On-site lunches available to staff.
- Free parking is available on site as well as nearby access to both train (Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines) and bus services.
Job Description & Person Specification - Level 1 Special Support Assistant
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application as early as possible if you are interested in this position.
Safeguarding Statement: Pield Heath House School is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks and must have satisfactory references.
Level 2 Special Support Assistants
Salary: NJC Grade 3-4, Scale Points 5-7: £25,411.85 – £26,146.91 per annum actual dependent on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week as follows: - Monday 8.30am – 4.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday 8.30am – 4.00pm, Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm, Term Time Only + 5 Staff Training Days
We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed Level 2 Special Support Assistants to work alongside class teachers, assisting the children and young people with their work and supporting with student behaviour whilst establishing effective relationships with both students and staff.
You will be someone who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs. Ideally, you may have had experience of supporting students with severe learning difficulties and complex needs.
We are looking for people who want to make a difference and be part of an inspiring and creative team whilst assisting students in their learning.
Successful applicants will have:
- Experience of supporting children and young people with SEN.
- A caring approach to working with children and young people.
- The ability and willingness to support students with a range of needs.
- Creativity and flexibility within the learning environment.
- Confidence to share skills and ideas with others in the team.
- Good communication skills with a positive outlook.
In return, we can offer:
- A welcoming, friendly community providing an opportunity to work with a fantastic group of children and young people.
- A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards of teaching & learning.
- Teams who work collaboratively to share expertise.
- Excellent supportive staff committed to achieving exceptionally high standards.
- Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to support career progression.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
- Paid lunch breaks.
- On-site lunches available to staff.
- Free parking is available on site as well as nearby access to both train (Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines) and bus services.
Job Description & Person Specification - Level 2 Special Support Assistant
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application as early as possible if you are interested in this position.
Safeguarding Statement: Pield Heath House School is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks and must have satisfactory references.
Occupational Therapist - Band 6
Hours: 40 per week, term-time plus an additional 120 hours to be worked across the year plus staff training days (Part-time applications will be considered)
Salary: NJC Outer London SCP 25 – 32; £38,602.41 - £44,965.14
Contract: Permanent
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to work within a developing therapy service at Pield Heath House School. We are a non-maintained school for children and young people between the ages of 7 and 19 years, with moderate to severe complex learning needs and associated speech, language and communication difficulties, including Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This is an exciting opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of our children, young people and their families.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team and wider school team. You will manage a caseload and will contribute to the assessment and delivery of occupational therapy services to support students’ functional skills and sensory needs.
The successful candidate will be experienced in conducting assessments, writing reports, delivering one to one therapy sessions, as well as small group therapy and class-based interventions. The Occupational Therapist will work in collaboration with teaching staff and Speech and Language Therapists to deliver holistic multidisciplinary working practices.
The Therapy Team is committed to embedding clinical interventions across all aspects of our students' home and school routines, ensuring that our students are able to access their learning effectively. The successful candidate will receive support and clinical supervision from the Clinical Lead for Therapies.
In return we can offer you:
- A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards.
- Excellent supportive staff committed to achieving exceptionally high standards.
- Continuous Professional Development Opportunities and Career progression.
- A welcoming, friendly community providing opportunity to work with a fantastic group of young people.
- On-site parking is available as well as nearby access to both train (Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines) and bus services
Job Description & Person Specification - Band 6 Occupational Therapist
Applications should be returned to recruitment@pieldheathschool.org.uk
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application as early as possible if you are interested in this position.
Safeguarding Statement: Pield Heath House School is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks and must have satisfactory references.
Speech & Language Therapist - Band 6
Hours: 40 hours per week, term time plus an additional 120 hours to be worked across the year plus staff training days
Salary: NJC Grade 8 -9, Scale Points 25 – 32; £38,602.41 - £44,965.14 actual per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are looking for a motivated, flexible and innovative Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist to join our Speech and Language Therapy department. The successful candidate will work with colleagues to promote the holistic development of independence and functional skills informed by the latest evidence-based practices and will be accountable for delivering a quality service. Our streams of provision focus on interventions that support difficulties with feeding, speech, language, social communication and developing Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) at universal, targeted and specialist levels.
The Pield Heath Speech and Language Therapy department is a friendly, motivated team who strive to provide high quality therapy.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
- An ability to work closely with therapists from other disciplines in order to integrate SaLT goals into the educational setting.
- The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
- Knowledge of clinical assessment, treatment planning and implementation of therapy programmes.
- An independent approach and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of standardised assessment and clinical observation.
- The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.
This role is an opportunity to develop as a clinician while gaining experience in an educational setting, as we offer excellent support through clinical supervision, a commitment to CPD and a variety of training opportunities.
Our team is dedicated in forging a unique collaborative approach to special education by embedding the expertise of the speech and language therapy profession in a meaningful way that does not compromise the quality of the service. You will work closely with teaching staff, helping to integrate therapy and learning objectives.
The Therapy Team is committed to embedding clinical interventions across all aspects of our students’ home and school routines, ensuring that our students are able to access their learning effectively. The successful candidate will receive support and clinical supervision from the Clinical Lead for Therapies.
In return we can offer you:
- A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards.
- Excellent supportive staff committed to achieving exceptionally high standards.
- Continuous Professional Development Opportunities and Career progression.
- A welcoming friendly community providing opportunity to work with a fantastic group of young people.
- On-site parking is available as well as nearby access to both train (Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines) and bus services
Job Description & Person Specification - Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist
Applications should be returned to recruitment@pieldheathschool.org.uk.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application as early as possible if you are interested in this position.
Safeguarding Statement: Pield Heath House School is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks and must have satisfactory references.
Speech & Language Therapist - Band 7
Hours: 40 hours per week, term time plus an additional 120 hours to be worked across the year plus staff training days
Salary: NJC Grade 10 – 11, Scale Points 33 – 39; £46,161.01 – £52,259.01 actual per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are looking for a motivated, flexible and innovative Band 7 Speech & Language Therapist to join our Speech and Language Therapy department. The successful candidate will work with colleagues to promote the holistic development of independence and functional skills informed by the latest evidence-based practices and will be accountable for delivering a quality service. Our streams of provision focus on interventions that support difficulties with feeding, speech, language, social communication and developing Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) at universal, targeted and specialist levels.
The Pield Heath Speech and Language Therapy department is a friendly, motivated team who strive to provide high quality therapy.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
- An ability to work closely with therapists from other disciplines in order to integrate SaLT goals into the educational setting.
- The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
- Knowledge of clinical assessment, treatment planning and implementation of therapy programmes.
- An independent approach and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of standardised assessment and clinical observation.
- The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.
This role is an opportunity to develop as a clinician while gaining experience in an educational setting, as we offer excellent support through clinical supervision, a commitment to CPD and a variety of training opportunities. Our team is dedicated in forging a unique collaborative approach to special education by embedding the expertise of the speech and language therapy profession in a meaningful way that does not compromise the quality of the service. You will work closely with teaching staff, helping to integrate therapy and learning objectives, as well as instructing and supporting teaching staff in delivering therapy programmes/groups and use of specialised equipment.
The Therapy Team is committed to embedding clinical interventions across all aspects of our students’ home and school routines, ensuring that our students are able to access their learning effectively. The successful candidate will receive support and clinical supervision from the Clinical Lead for Therapies.
Can you, as part of a team and individually, be an advocate for making learning accessible in order to meet our student’s needs, develop their potential and make a positive impact on their quality of life within and outside of their school career? If so, we want to hear from you!
In return we can offer you:
- A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards.
- Excellent supportive staff committed to achieving exceptionally high standards.
- Continuous Professional Development Opportunities and Career progression.
- A welcoming, friendly community providing opportunity to work with a fantastic group of young people.
- On-site parking is available as well as nearby access to both train (Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines) and bus services
Job Description & Person Specification: Band 7 Speech & Language Therapist
Applications should be returned to recruitment@pieldheathschool.org.uk.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application as early as possible if you are interested in this position.
Safeguarding Statement: Pield Heath House School is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks and must have satisfactory references.