Gateways is an alternative education provision, based in the London Borough of Barnet, that exists to support the countless young people today, between the ages of 14-25, who are or have struggled to remain in mainstream education.
Gateways students are referred to us as school refusers, struggle with severe anxiety, debilitating depression, eating disorders, traumas of all kinds and often as a result of serious medical issues.
The demand for Gateways’ provision is greater than ever. The unprecedented demand for places at Gateways comes from increasing pressure from schools, local authorities, parents and community organisations, to expand the provision. Not only to accommodate more students but also to widen the curriculum for them, expand the pastoral care, offer more mentoring and counselling sessions and extend our relationship with industry, to offer more apprenticeships and work placements too.
To meet the rapidly increasing demand for our provision and our reputation for delivering exceptional outcomes, Gateways has registered as an independent charity and has begun operating with a new strategy and a growing team.
We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for our sixth form who shares this ambition and who wants to help us grow Gateways into an accessible alternative provision for young people in the Jewish community.
The HLTA role is responsible for supporting teachers in the classroom by preparing classrooms for lessons and sourcing material that is needed for that lesson. The HLTA will support student’s learning and engagement during their time at Gateways e.g. During lessons, enrichment sessions and supported study sessions.
If you have the passion and ambition to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people, please apply, we’d love to hear from you.
