Higher Level Teaching Assistant - 1ACE Bristol

Five Rivers; West of England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical cash back

Company pension

Training & development

Employee support programmes

Blue Light card

Maternity package

Refer a Friend bonus

Refer a Foster Carer bonus

Long service recognition

Job summary

Five Rivers is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support our school without walls across Bristol and Bath. You will work with an experienced team in a trauma-informed environment, helping children access learning both in classrooms and in the community.

You will assist teachers, support 1ACE provision locally, and contribute to the progression and wellbeing of young people. Training and development are prioritised.

Qualifications

• Good written and IT skills.
• Ability to communicate with children, colleagues and external customers.
• Active listening and engagement with learners.
• Valid driving licence with access to a vehicle.
• Have the Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the classroom and the community.
• Teach and support pupils in outreach across Bristol and Bath.
• Work within a trauma-informed, therapeutic practice model.
• Contribute to safeguarding and progression for children and young people.

Skills

Good written skills

Strong IT skills

Effective communication

Active listening

Right to work in the UK

Job description

We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our school without walls covering the Bristol and Bath areas. You will work with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

As an HLTA, your day will be varied and interesting. You will support our teachers by assisting in the classrooms and the community for children who cannot attend school; you will follow a flexible structure and support our children and young people to unlock their passion for learning. You will be based in our Ofsted registered school but will also support 1 ACE provision locally.

1 ACE (Another Chance Education) is our alternative education provision, which works with children and young people who struggle in their formal or specialised education settings; we offer education on an outreach basis or within one of our Ofsted registered a school.

You will work within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and follow a therapeutic practice.

Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the Education sector. We source and deliver up-to-date training opportunities and prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you get the most out of your career.

Our young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we seek dedicated people who want to continue their careers with a therapeutically based organisation and leading alternative education provision.

1Ace Bristol

You will teach our children in the community in an outreach capacity across Bristol and Bath.

We offer a range of supportive, safe environments for children and young people with whom mainstream and other school settings have not worked. Our Ofsted registered and rated independent schools around England offer various academic, vocational, SEN, and disabilities (SEND) options.

1Ace

https://five-rivers.org/education/schools/1ace/

Hours

Term Time: this goes in line with local authority.

Our full-time hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 am - 4:30 pm.

The role is full-time over five days per week; however, if you would like the opportunity for part-time or compressed hours, we would be happy to speak to you about this.

Why Five Rivers?

• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Company Pension
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Blue Light card
• Enhanced maternity package for mothers who have been with us for over one year.
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• Company pension scheme
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Refer a Foster Carer Bonus
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements

• Good written and IT skills.
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
• Able to actively listen to others.
• Valid Driving Licence with access to a vehicle is essential
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.