Higher Level Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students with communication difficulties, particularly those associated with Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism. You will be responsible for leading lessons, supporting teaching and learning, and ensuring the welfare of pupils. The school values collaboration and well-being, providing a supportive and engaging environment for both staff and students. If you are passionate about education and want to contribute to a nurturing atmosphere, this position is ideal for you.

Benefits

Life assurance

Welcome bonus

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance programme

Car lease scheme

Fully funded training

Bike to work scheme

Health cash back plan

Qualifications

• Experience with SLCN is essential for this role.
• GCSE Maths and English qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the absence of Class Teachers and assist with teaching duties.
• Monitor pupil behavior and promote their welfare.

Skills

SLCN experience

Communication skills

Teaching skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English (minimum Grade 4)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification

Job description

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Actual salary: £, - £, dependant on qualifications Plus £0 Welcome bonus For HLTA with SEN Experience*

Hours: hours per week - Term Time only - Start time 8.am - Finish time Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 4.pm. Tuesday 5pm and Friday 4pm

Aurora Redehall School

Part of the Aurora Group, Aurora Redehall School, in Smallfield, Surrey are currently looking to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work in our SLCN class. Redehall School supports children aged 6 years with communication difficulties typically associated with Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism.

Aurora Redehall School is linked to Caterham Education Centre; they share the same Principal and Head of School, however, each site has its own Assistant Head and team of Teachers and TAs. There is also a full therapy team on site to support staff and students. Although the sites operate separately, students and staff do cross between sites.

To take a virtual look around our school please click here:

What’s in it for you?/ Why Should You Apply?

• You want to make a difference in the lives of our pupils and their families.
• You are looking for a role where you are given the opportunity to lead lessons and develop your skills to support teaching and learning.
• You have a passion or skill set you want to share with our pupils, particularly in food technology, PE or early reading and phonics.
• You want to contribute to our broad and creative curriculum offer.
• You want to work with an inspiring pupil population.
• You enjoy working as part of a collaborative and committed multi-disciplinary team.
• You have a strong commitment to pupil and staff well-being and want to work in an organisation with the same strong values.
• You want to work within an organisation that supports, develops and invests in their staff.

Key Duties:

Pupil Welfare and Safeguarding

• Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils according to the school’s policies, including safeguarding and PREVENT.
• Provide meaningful feedback on pupil behaviour, relationships and attitudes.
• Monitor pupils conduct and behaviour throughout the learning process and intervene to resolve highly complex, difficult or very challenging issues and to keep records of incidents, health, behaviour etc. as necessary.

Supporting Teaching and Learning

• To lead in the absence of any Class Teachers across the school.
• Assist the Class Teacher with carrying out the professional duties of a teacher as outlined in the Professional Standards for Teachers.
• Know and understand the Class Teacher’s curriculum planning and to plan, prepare and deliver assigned programmes of teaching and learning activities to individual, small groups and/or classes modifying and adapting activities as necessary within agreed systems of supervision.
• To provide high quality, challenging and differentiated educational activities and experiences through teaching a broad and balanced curriculum aiming at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning.
• Develop and implement individual plans for pupils (such as the educational elements in an EHCP), including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews if requested.

Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the school when required. Please see the link below for our full job description:

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience with SLCN
• GCSE Maths and English qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.
• The Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification or demonstrate equivalent skill level.

Benefits and Additional Information

Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:

• Life assurance
• * Welcome bonus is payable in 2 payments - % following successful completion of probation and % after one year service
• Perkbox - offering high street discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Car lease scheme
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Bike to work scheme
• Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.

How to apply :

You can apply online by completing our online application form. For more information on this position please contact Liz on