Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The Aurora Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative provider of education and care is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs. This role involves creating nurturing relationships, delivering tailored educational support, and implementing school policies to ensure a safe learning environment. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive atmosphere, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people. Join a team dedicated to fostering high standards of learning and achievement, while enjoying competitive pay and benefits that support your well-being.

Benefits

Training and Development

Cost of living support through Perkbox

Enhanced Annual Leave

Company Sick Pay

Enhanced Pension

Life Assurance

UK Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral bonus of £1,000

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification and/or experience in an ASC/SEN setting.
• Experience of working with young people with ASC and SEN.

Responsibilities

• Establish supportive relationships with pupils and provide tailored educational support.
• Plan and deliver teaching activities, adapting as necessary.

Skills

Level 3 qualification as a HLTA

Experience with ASC and SEN

Understanding of Safeguarding principles

Ability to create nurturing relationships

Experience managing anxiety in students

Knowledge of visual teaching methods

Education

Level 3 qualification

Equivalent experience

Job description

Overview and Responsibilities

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Essential Criteria: Relevant qualification and/or experience in an ASC/SEN setting

Location: Bucknall, Stoke on Trent

Contract Type: Full-time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £14.77 p/hr to £16.13 p/hr depending on experience and qualifications (Annual salary £26,391 to £28,821)

Interview Dates: expected to be in May and June 2025

The Aurora Group

The Aurora Group is an innovative provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

We are currently looking for an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant for our 'Outstanding' rated Aurora Hanley School, to start in September 2025.

The school supports young people aged 6 - 19 with ASC, communication and sensory needs. We offer life skills and a wide range of GCSE/BTEC accreditations alongside a functional skills/entry level pathway. Behaviours across the school are excellent.

We are looking to appoint someone to support high standards of learning and achievement for all students.

The Role:

As a HLTA, your role will be to establish a warm, caring and supportive relationship with pupils, providing tailored educational and creative support to engage reluctant or anxious learners. You will lead by example and have firm knowledge of ASC practice to support learning and achievement.

Within the context of the School’s aims and policies, you’ll be expected to 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 in the event of staff absence and adapting activities as necessary within agreed systems of supervision.

Naturally, you will take responsibility for implementing school policies and practices, including those relating to safeguarding and equality of opportunity. Additionally, you will also be expected to carefully monitor the health, well-being and personal care of our pupils; informing Pastoral/Clinical/SEND support teams and any other relevant professionals of any concerns.

Skills and Qualifications

Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:

• Level 3 qualification and/or equivalent experience as a HLTA
• Experience of working with young people with ASC and SEN to include the use of strategies and assessment tools
• Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures
• Ability to create and maintain strong nurturing relationships with young people
• Experience of managing a range of approaches to learning, to include the students with anxiety.
• Knowledge of strategies and visual teaching methods to engage reluctant learners.

Benefits and Additional Information

What’s on offer?

• Training and Development: We offer a wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career.
• Save money on your bills!!: With the cost of living rising, we have a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs and help make your money go further.
• Competitive Pay and Reward: We offer Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Pension (from October) and Life Assurance.
• UK Health Cash Plan: This plan can help cover your day-to-day healthcare expenditure.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Your health and wellbeing is very important to us, and we have support available on a wide variety of issues.
• Refer a friend for £1,000: We’ll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (*terms apply).

How to apply?

Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Karen in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.