Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Education at Ivy Resource Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Education at Ivy Resource Group is recruiting an HLTA for an Alternative Provision in Stroud to support KS3 and KS4 students needing extra guidance both in and out of the classroom.

The role includes one-to-one and small group mentoring, promoting positive behaviour and resilience, and collaboration with teachers and SEN staff. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential for travel between sites and off-site activities.

Qualifications

• 30 days+ experience working with children or young people.
• Experience with SEMH or challenging behaviour is desirable.
• Calm, compassionate and positive approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire young people.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group mentoring to students.
• Support students to engage with learning and build confidence and independence.
• Build positive relationships and act as a trusted role model.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Work with teachers and SEN staff to support learning and behaviour plans.
• Help create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Support educational visits and off-site activities as required.

Skills

Mentoring & support

Excellent communication

Calm & compassionate

Motivate students

Driving licence

Job description

HLTA (KS3 & KS4) Alternative Provision

Location: Stroud

Pay: 95- 120 per day + Holiday Pay (12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot)

Contract: Full-Time Long-Term

We're recruiting a HLTA to join a welcoming Alternative Provision in Stroud, supporting Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students who benefit from additional guidance both in and out of the classroom.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, resilient and passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential.

What you'll be doing

• Providing one-to-one and small group mentoring to students.

• Supporting students to engage positively with learning and develop confidence, resilience and independence.

• Building positive relationships and acting as a trusted role model.

• Promoting positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and effective coping strategies.

• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals to support individual learning and behaviour plans.

• Helping create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

• Supporting educational visits and off-site activities where required.

What we're looking for

• At least 30 days' experience working with children or young people.

• Experience supporting students with additional needs, SEMH needs or challenging behaviour is desirable.

• A calm, compassionate and positive approach.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• The ability to motivate, encourage and inspire young people.

• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential, as travel between sites and supporting off-site activities may be required.

• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers and succeed.

Why work with Ivy Resource Group?

• Weekly PAYE pay.

• Refer a Friend Scheme - Know someone looking for a role in education across Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Worcestershire or South Gloucestershire? Refer them to us and earn a reward for successful referrals. Terms and conditions apply.

• A dedicated SEN consultant who knows the Gloucestershire education sector.

• Honest advice, regular communication and ongoing support.

• Long-term opportunities matched to your skills and career goals.

Ivy Resource Group are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business.

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