Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Willow View School

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme

Company Pension

Ongoing training and support

Employee Support Programmes

Blue Light card

Enhanced maternity package

Learning & Development opportunities

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd in Rochdale is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our Ofsted-registered school. You will work with an experienced team, support teachers in the classroom and in the community, and help our children and young people unlock their passion for learning.

This full-time role is based on a 37.5 hour week, 08:30 to 16:30, term-time aligned with local authority timings.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the classrooms and in the community.
• Help children and young people unlock their passion for learning.
• Work within a Trauma-informed practice model and safeguarding framework.

Education

Right to Work in the UK

Valid Driving Licence

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Willow View School

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

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