Senior Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational support organization is seeking a Senior Teaching Assistant (HLTA) based in Leatherhead to provide tailored support for students with ASD and related needs. This permanent position offers a competitive salary, additional joining bonus, and a rewarding environment supporting children aged 11-16. Applicants must meet essential qualifications, including GCSE Maths and English, and a willingness to achieve further relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.
• Mental health first aid training desirable.
• ELSA/THRIVE qualification desirable, if not already got must be willing to achieve.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individualised programmes of support for children.
• Develop emotional vocabulary and management of stress, grief, anxiety, and conflict.
• Promote self-esteem and resilience skills.

Skills

Emotional literacy

Social interaction skills

Resilience skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English minimum Grade 4

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma

Level 5 qualification related to the subject area

Job description

Senior Teaching Assistant – HLTA - Autism - Leatherhead

Company: Academics – Senior 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: Senior 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: Senior Teaching Assistant - HLTA - Leatherhead

* Senior 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
* April 25 or later in the year depending on your availability
* Apply via this advert or call Ben Mason on 01483 362393 for more details.