SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the educational sector is seeking a SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support children with ASD in Leatherhead. The role involves delivering tailored emotional and social support programs, requiring a minimum of GCSEs in Maths and English. The successful candidate will work part-time during term time, with a competitive salary and a joining bonus offered.

Benefits

Joining bonus of £2000

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4 or equivalent required.
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma or Level 4 qualification preferred.
• Must be willing to achieve ELSA/THRIVE qualification within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized support programs for students with ASD.
• Promote emotional literacy and manage anxiety and conflict.
• Develop coping strategies for life changes and promote self-esteem.

Skills

Emotional Literacy

Stress Management

Social Interaction Skills

Resilience Skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 minimum)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification

Level 5 qualification related to the subject area

Mental Health First Aid Training

ELSA/THRIVE qualification

Job description

SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant – HLTA - Autism - Leatherhead

Company: Academics – SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Leatherhead

Job Type: Permanent - £27,713 - £30,250 per annum plus a £2000 joining bonus

Sector: Education and Training

The School: HLTA - Education and Training

The school is based in Leatherhead and provides support for children aged 11-16 years with ASD and other complex or anxiety related needs who may present with challenging behaviours associated with their diagnosis. Some pupils may have multiple learning difficulties. All students that attend the school have a designated Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) which details their specific needs in terms of the care and support they will have access to. The pupils at the school can struggle to form string, healthy relationships and can present high levels of anxiety and challenging behaviour.

What is involved: HLTA - Education and Training

Delivering interventions

* Plan and deliver individualised programmes of support for children to develop their emotional literacy, including:

* Awareness of own and other people’s emotions
* Development of an increased range of emotional vocabulary
* Management of stress, grief, anxiety, anger and conflict
* Development of social interaction and friendship skills
* Promotion of a realistic self-concept and good self-esteem
* Coping with significant life changes including loss and bereavement
* Developing Resilience skills

What is required: SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant – HLTA - Leatherhead

* GCSE Maths and English qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.
* ELSA/THRIVE qualification desirable, if not already got must be willing to achieve in first 2 years in post.
* Level 5 qualification related to the subject area desirable
* Mental health first aid training desirable
* The Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification, or demonstrate equivalent skill level.

Summary: SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Leatherhead

* SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant – HLTA - Autism
* £27,713 - £30,250 - 40 hours per week - Term Time only - Start time 8.15am - Finish time Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 4.45pm. Thursday 5pm and Friday
* May 25 or later in the year depending on your availability
* Apply via this advert or call Ben Mason on 01483 362393 for more details.