Higher Level Teaching Assistant - River Valley School

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme

Company Pension

Employee Support Programmes

Blue Light card

Enhanced maternity package

Ongoing training and Learning & 4e

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Refer a Foster Carer Bonus

Long service and recognition scheme

Job summary

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for River Valley School, a new independent SEMH-focused provision in Sheffield. You will join a supportive team, helping pupils progress academically and emotionally within a trauma-informed framework.

You’ll contribute to a therapeutic approach, align with local authority term-time hours, and engage in ongoing professional development with our Learning & Development Team.

Qualifications

• Valid Driving Licence – desirable.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Experience in specialist education provision or a passion for making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Support our children on their educational journey in a trauma-informed setting.
• Work as part of an experienced team at River Valley School, with opportunities for professional development.
• Contribute to a therapeutic practice model and help Turn Children’s Lives Around.

Skills

Driving Licence

Right to Work in the UK

Specialist education experience

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.

Hours
Term 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

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.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - River Valley School