Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The Link; Fressingfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A bespoke alternative provision is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Fressingfield. The role involves supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health needs, planning and leading activities, and adapting interventions to meet individual needs. Candidates should have experience in evidence-based practices and confidence in managing challenging situations. The position offers extensive training, career progression, and a strong support package, along with safeguarding responsibilities. A level 4 qualification and a driving license are preferred.

Benefits

Comprehensive staff induction program

Full support and training

Wellbeing support package

Opportunity for career progression

Personalised performance management

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
• Knowledge of strategies to promote engagement and positive behaviour.
• Ability to adapt support to meet individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Implement and design specific support activities.
• Plan and deliver activities for individuals and small groups.
• Monitor and assess pupils under supervision.

Skills

Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs

Strong understanding of evidence-based approaches

Ability to manage challenging situations

Confidence in working independently and collaboratively

Education

Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job description

The Link are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to complement the professional work of the Lead Teacher by taking responsibility for the implementation and design of specific support or specialist activities. The Link is a bespoke non-school Alternative Provision led by an experienced teacher and specialist staff. It has been developed with a solid foundation in evidence-based practice for children with SEMH. We focus on building children's self-esteem and confidence and giving them the skills to succeed in the next step in their education journey. We do this through an integrated approach of structured opportunities and a natural learning environment. Children can develop and succeed in their passion as they participate in a wide range of activities including cooking, sewing, campfires, woodwork and many more. You will have experience of supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and communication and interaction difficulties. They will demonstrate a strong understanding of evidence-based approaches and strategies to promote engagement, emotional regulation, positive behaviour and effective communication. The HLTA will use initiative and sound professional judgement to respond appropriately to situations as they arise, adapting support and interventions to meet individual needs. They will be confident in managing challenging situations, working both independently and collaboratively with staff and external professionals, within a dynamic alternative provision environment. The role will involve leading, planning, preparing and delivering activities for individuals, small groups to access specific support or a specialist activity and to develop other support staff. It may also include monitoring and assessing pupils under an agreed system of supervision.

What we offer

• comprehensive staff induction program
• full support and training from a wider team
• wide range of staff benefits
• extensive Wellbeing support package
• opportunity for career progression within the Trust
• personalised performance management
• a bespoke package of CPD as required.
• level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (preferred)
• driving licence and access to a vehicle to enable school visits.
• The Consortium Trust demonstrates and implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of their working practices and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and this will include social media checks.