Higher Level Teaching Assistant 1:1 Provision

Bourne Education Trust; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Well-being support and EAP

On-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Pension through LGPS

Recognition policies

Job summary

Bourne Education Trust is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the Southcote Centre, Epsom and Ewell High School, Surrey. The HLTA will provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support under teachers and senior leaders to raise standards and help pupils become independent learners.

The role is term-time and temporary, 35 hours per week. Salary details: FTE £31,658 / Actual £25,121, with the post linked to a named student.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent qualification).
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent required.
• Ability to demonstrate safeguarding awareness and commitment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 support throughout the school day in specialist and mainstream settings.
• Implement structured behavioural, communication and sensory strategies as directed by professionals.
• Support teaching provision and development under the direction of the responsible Teacher and Senior Leaders.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

HLTA Qualification

Education

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team at the Southcote Centre (part of Philip Southcote School), based at Epsom and Ewell High School, within the Bourne Education Trust.

Our HLTAs are responsible for providing highly effective, targeted provision and care to pupils, under the guidance of Teachers and Senior Leaders, in order to raise standards of achievement for pupils to become independent learners.

About Philip Southcote School

Philip Southcote School is a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities School for students aged 11 to 19. As part of Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives".

We are extremely proud of our educational offer which has the overarching goal of preparing our students for adulthood. Philip Southcote School is a place where students quickly establish a sense of belonging and feel safe throughout their educational journey with us.

Spread across five sites within Surrey, each learning provision is staffed and resourced to meet the individual needs of all Philip Southcote students.

Philip Southcote Main School: A 3-Form Entry site for students aged 11 to 16 years.

Philip Southcote Sixth Form: For students age 16 to 19 years, this state of the art and newly opened site at The Meads is within walking distance from the main school.

Philip Southcote Satellite Centres: Our centres are based within mainstream secondary schools. Chertsey High School, Chertsey, Epsom and Ewell High School and Kings International School, Camberley.

Details

Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Southcote Centre, Epsom and Ewell High School, Ruxley Lane, West Ewell, Ewell, Surrey

Contract: Term time, temporary. This role is linked to funding for a named student.

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08.00-15.30, 37 weeks per year.

Salary: FTE £31,658 / Actual £25,121 (35 hrs / 37 weeks)

Benefits

• 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 and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Group benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Deliver 1:1 support throughout the school day in both specialist and mainstream settings
• Implement structured behavioural, communication and sensory strategies as directed by professionals
• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils

Requirements Include

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification

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

Workplace pension through LGPS; occupational sick pay; recognition policies; ongoing training, learning and development opportunities; well-being support; family friendly policies; on-site parking