Teaching Assistant - Interventions (Level 3)

Kedleston Group; Minley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & well-being programme access

Discounts on retail & travel

Cycle to work scheme

Generous life cover

Job summary

Hawley Woods School, part of Kedleston Group, seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant - Interventions to support autistic pupils aged 7–16 with tailored interventions.

You will work within a supportive team, delivering interventions under the therapy team and assisting with admin tasks while promoting pupil wellbeing and inclusive learning. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• ELSA qualification or willingness to complete
• GCSE English and maths at minimum
• Evidence of CPD or interest in learning
• Experience delivering at least one evidence-based intervention

Responsibilities

• Support individuals, groups of pupils or class groups with therapeutic/intervention needs
• Deliver lessons or interventions under the instruction of the therapy team (OT, SaLT, ELSA)
• Assist teaching staff with administration and other tasks
• Support pupil welfare and wellbeing
• Adhere to school systems, policies and procedures
• Attend educational trips and parents' evenings as required
• Communicate regularly with parents and carers

Skills

Interventions delivery

Communication with parents

Observation & assessment

Supportive classroom support

Education

GCSE English and maths

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator looking to make a real impact on young minds? We are seeking a motivated and inspiring Teaching Assistant - Interventions to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our children and young people. What you'll be doing:

• Supporting individuals, groups of pupils or class groups with their therapeutic and intervention needs.
• Delivering lessons or interventions under the instruction of the therapy team; OT, SaLT and ELSA.
• Assisting teaching staff with administration and other tasks
• Supporting pupil welfare and wellbeing
• Adhering to the school's systems, structures, policies and procedures.
• Actively supporting school activities where required, including attending educational trips, extra-curricular activities and parents' evenings, which may require some out-of-hours availability.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents and carers.
• ELSA qualification
• GCSE or equivalent qualifications, to include English and maths
• Evidence of CPD or an interest in learning
• Recognised training and experience in delivering at least one evidence based- intervention

Hawley Woods School provides a specialist environment and support primarily for autistic children and those needing a similarly adapted approach with small classes of 6-8 pupils within our calm, nurturing setting. Our school caters for children from the age of 7 up to 16 years (Key Stages 2, 3 and 4).

We help children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who may be struggling to keep up with the pace of work, may be losing confidence, or struggling with the overwhelming sensory environment of their mainstream school. We also help children who have been out of education for a period of time, to positively re‑engage in an education which takes into account any negative experiences they may have had in schools so far. Hawley Woods School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

• Supportive and friendly school community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A rewarding role where you'll make a real impact!

We value your hard work and dedication, and we're committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care. When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career. You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;

• Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous life cover