Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Amegreen Children's Services; Theale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's services organization located in Theale is seeking a qualified individual to support teaching assistants and lead classroom activities. Responsibilities include safeguarding the welfare of children and contributing to the school's educational strategies. Applicants must have experience with complex young people and hold a Level 3 or Level 5 qualification. The position offers various employee benefits, including a company pension and access to a holiday home. A commitment to inclusion and safeguarding practices is paramount.

Benefits

Private use of company holiday home

Company pension

Blue Light Card eligibility

Long service award

Death in Service x4 salary

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience with complex young people.
• Must possess qualification up to Level 3 or Level 5.
• Commitment to an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching assistants by running supervision groups.
• Cover and lead class teaching as needed.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Skills

Experience with complex young people

Teaching support strategies

Safeguarding practices

Education

Level 3 or Level 5 qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the Teaching Assistants within the school by running a half termly supervision group.
• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• To cover and lead class teaching, when needed.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school's policies, practices, and procedures, so as to support the school's values and vision.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.

Why work for us?

• Private use of our company holiday home on the south coast (when not in use for our children)
• Company pension
• All employees are eligible for the Blue Light Card
• Long service award and employee of the month discretionary reward
• Death in Service x4 your salary

Requirements

• Candidates for this position MUST have experience with complex young people and will be qualified up to a Level 3 OR Level 5
• Haywards Farm School is a small, outstanding independent school in West Berkshire, catering to 34 students with a range of special educational needs, including learning difficulties, social and emotional challenges, and autistic spectrum disorders. Many students have a history of non-attendance and require support to successfully transition into the school environment.
• Amegreen is committed to being an organization that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment.
• We are actively building diverse teams therefore we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.
• Safeguarding and GDPR: Amegreen Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements and training on these policies and processes is mandatory for all employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their employment with Amegreen Children's Services.
• Successful candidates will be required to go through a thorough safeguarding onboarding process which requires a full employment history review along with a completed enhanced DBS check.