Higher Level Teaching Assistant - River Valley School

eTeach UK Limited; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare stipend

Company pension

Employee support

Blue Light card

Maternity package

Training & development

Refer a Friend bonus

Refer a Foster Carer bonus

Long service recognition

Job summary

River Valley School in Sheffield is hiring a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join our new independent school for SEMH pupils. You will work with a dedicated team to support children on their educational journey in a purpose-built setting, contributing to a trauma-informed, therapeutic approach and collaborating with colleagues across the ACE provision when needed.

This full-time role (37.5 hours per week, five days) offers professional development opportunities and a supportive,

Qualifications

• Valid Driving Licence – desirable for this role.
• Right to Work in the UK is required.
• Experience in specialist education or passion to make a difference preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in their educational journey within SEMH provision.
• Work within a trauma-informed practice model to support emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with the ACE provision locally and the wider school team as needed.

Skills

Driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Experience in specialist education

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - River Valley School

Join River Valley, our new independent school bespoke for SEMH pupils based in Sheffield.As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to be part of a growing team in a purpose-built school, where you will support our incredible children on their educational journey. Our school is located adjacent to and working alongside the brand-new Skills Street Project.You will work with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible and Turn Children’s Lives Around.As an HLTA, you will follow a flexible structure and help our children and young people unlock their passion for learning. You will be based in our Ofsted-registered school and, when required, support 1 ACE provision locally.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 professional development 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 individuals who wish to continue their careers with a therapeutically based organisation and leading alternative education provider.For more information about our education services, please click here Our Education Services | Five Rivers Child CareHoursTerm Time: This aligns with Sheffield’s local authority.

This post is for a full-time position based on 37.5 hours per week,The role is full-time, over five days per week

Why Five Rivers?

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

Requirements

• Valid Driving Licence – this is desirable for this role
• 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, which includes obtaining employment references and a DBS check.

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