Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Willow View School

Five Rivers; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash back

Pension

In-house training

Employee support

Blue Light card

Maternity package

Learning & Development

Refer a Friend

Refer a Foster Carer

Long service recognition

Job summary

Five Rivers in Rochdale is seeking Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our school community. You will work with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and included in decisions.

The role supports teachers in classrooms and in the community, with a focus on unlocking learners' passion for education. We offer a trauma-informed approach and opportunities for professional development, including training from our Learning & Development Team.

Qualifications

• Valid Driving Licence is desirable.
• Right to Work in the UK is required for this role.
• Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks including DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in classrooms and the community.
• Work within a trauma-informed practice model.
• Assist in the ACE provision when required.
• Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities.

Skills

Driving Licence

Right to Work in UK

Job description

We are looking for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our school in Rochdale. 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, you will support our teachers by assisting in the classrooms and in the community. 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.

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.

Hours

Term Time: this goes in line with Rochdale 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

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
• 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

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 race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.