Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Aspris; Frome; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward and discount scheme

Blue Light discount card

Comprehensive induction

Career progression support

Enhanced DBS paid

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Aspris is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Fromefield Manor School in Frome, Somerset. You will support teachers in delivering bespoke, person-centred curriculums for learners aged 11-19 with autism and complex needs within a Total communication environment.

The ideal candidate has ASDAN experience, supports post-16 learners, and communicates well with pupils, families and staff. Hours 8.30am-4pm, Monday–Friday, term-time only.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading an ASDAN programme.
• Experience of supporting post-16 students.
• Excellent communication to establish relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
• Strong organisational abilities and ability to manage individualised plans.
• Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for learners, teachers and the school to raise achievement.
• Teach classes that are structured, interesting and motivating.
• Promote inclusion and equal access to learning opportunities.
• Implement behaviour management in line with school policies.
• Monitor and evaluate learner progress and provide feedback.
• Mentor and support other learning support assistants.

Skills

ASDAN programme experience

Post-16 student support

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational abilities

Flexibility and resilience

Job description

Here at Aspris, we are proud to be a leading provider of specialist education services with over 30 schools nationwide.

Fromefield Manor School is looking to appoint a HLTA to join their education team. We are a new SEN school (opened September 2024) located in central Frome, Somerset and is special school for up to 30 pupils, aged 11-19 who have a diagnosis of autism with associated complex needs.

Fromefield Manor is operating through a Total communication approach and so experience of working with pupils with ASD and some knowledge of the use of TEACCH and PECS systems would be desirable. As Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Fromefield Manor, your role will be to support teachers in implementing bespoke person-centred curriculums in order to meet a wide range of learner needs. Hours are 8.30am - 4pm, Monday - Friday, term-time only.

Responsibilities include but aren't limited to:

• Providing support for learners, teachers and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes, and to encourage learners to become independent, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of learners in all aspects of school life.
• Teach classes that are clearly structured, interesting and motivating.
• Be aware of difference, promote inclusion and ensure that learners have equal access to opportunities t learn and develop. Foster and maintain positive relationships with all learners, parents/carers, visiting professionals and members of the local and wider community.
• Use behaviour and management strategies in line with school policies and procedures and promote the emotional well-being of all learners.
• Monitor, assess and evaluate learners progress through a range of activities and give verbal and written feedback to learners, parents/carers on their progress.
• Contribute to the ethos and aims of the school by attending meetings and training sessions and by making a positive input at those meetings to the ongoing development of policies and procedures.
• Assisting teachers in the support, training, mentoring of other learning support assistants.
• Support students with intimate care needs in accordance with individual care plans, safeguarding procedures, and best practice guidelines.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of leading an ASDAN programme.
• Has experience of supporting post-16 students.
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of the educational and emotional needs of pupils with diverse learning requirements.
• Possesses excellent communication skills to establish positive relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.
• Exhibits strong organizational abilities and the capacity to manage individualised education plans effectively.
• Shows flexibility, adaptability, and resilience when faced with challenges or changing circumstances.

Benefits:

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Blue Light discount card
• Comprehensive induction
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Paid for enhanced DBS
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

Please note that you must already have the right to work in the UK.

At Aspris Children's Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. As long as you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience, we will give you all the training and support you need to progress!

If you want residential childcare to be a job for life, Aspris Children's Services will help you get there.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

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