Higher Level Teaching Assistant - River Valley School

Five Rivers Child Care; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Rivers Child Care is seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join a purpose-built school near the Skills Street Project. You will support our children on their educational journey, with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected and involved in decisions.

Based in an Ofsted-registered setting, you will operate within a flexible structure, support local ACE provision, and work within a Trauma-informed practice model.

Qualifications

• Experience in specialist education provision or passion for making a difference.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding checks including DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support children on their educational journey within a Trauma-informed practice model.
• Work with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in decisions.
• Follow flexible structures and help learners unlock their passion for learning.

Job description

As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to be part of a growing team in a purpose-built school, where you will support our incredible children on their educational journey. Our school is located adjacent to and working alongside the brand-new Skills Street Project. You will work with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible and Turn Children's Lives Around. As an HLTA, 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. 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 professional development 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 individuals who wish to continue their careers with a therapeutically based organisation and leading alternative education provider.

• 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, which includes obtaining employment references and a DBS check.