Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Bourne Education Trust; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous LGPS pension

Ongoing training and development

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Free eye tests

Cycle to work

Free parking

Work-life balance

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Woodlands School, part of Bourne Education Trust, seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the satellite provision at Cranmere Primary, Esher. You will support pupils who are autistic and have learning difficulties in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

The role is part-time (33.5 hours/week, 39 weeks/year, term-time). A supportive team offers ongoing training, wellbeing resources and a generous LGPS pension. Some travel to East Surrey and Leatherhead may be required.

Qualifications

• Safeguarding of children
• Minimum Level 2/3 qualification in teaching and learning
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Experience with pupils with special needs preferred

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team under the supervising Teacher to support learning
• Facilitate learning for individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations
• Prepare and deliver intervention programmes and adjust activities by pupil need
• Support development of pupils’ social and emotional needs

Skills

Safeguarding awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2/3 teaching qualification

Job description

We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team at Woodlands School, as part of our satellite provision based at a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Esher.

About Woodlands School

Woodlands School, part of Bourne Education Trust, is an outstanding special school based in Leatherhead, Surrey. Our educational approach focuses on preparation for life, with communication and literacy at the heart of everything we do - promoting independence, community inclusion and a curiosity about the world.

Our satellite provision in Esher caters for pupils who are autistic and have learning difficulties, offering them a safe, supportive and stimulating environment where they can thrive. It represents an innovative step forward in Surrey specialist provision and we are proud to be leading this initiative in partnership with a forward-thinking mainstream setting.

Joining Woodlands during this exciting time of expansion means becoming part of a supportive, ambitious team dedicated to making a difference every day.

Details

• Job title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Special Needs
• Location: This role is based at Woodlands satellite site, Cranmere Primary School, Esher, Surrey with occasional travel across East Surrey and to Woodlands School (Leatherhead).
• Hours: Part time, 33.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year, term time only.
• Salary: PS6 (Surrey) £24,534 - £26,311 p.a. (FTE £30,647 - £32,867)
• Contract: Part time. Permanent and fixed-term contracts of 1 year available
• Responsible to: Class Teacher

Benefits

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay
• Generous pension and holiday entitlement
• Training and development
• Recognition policies
• Wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP)
• Access to discount platform
• Work-life balance
• Family-friendly policies
• Free parking
• Occupational sick pay

Key Responsibilities Include

• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
• Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning
• Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and need
• Promote and support the development of pupils’ social and emotional needs

Essential

Requirements include:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• A minimum of a Level 2/3 qualification in a teaching and learning related discipline.
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, We Value Colleagues Who Are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity