Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
- Location: Caterham, Surrey
- Contract: Full-time, Permanent
- Salary: £26,265.95 - £28,660.26 dependent on qualifications
- Hourly Rate: £14.70 - £16.04
- Hours: 40 hours per week, Term Time only, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm (5pm on Thursday, extra half hour taken off on another day)
- Welcome Bonus: £2000 for HLTA with SEN Experience*
Reed Education are seeking a talented Higher Level Teaching Assistant to contribute significantly to our dynamic educational environment for a school we are representing based in Caterham. You will support the Class Teacher in all elements of classroom management of children aged 11-19 with communication difficulties typically associated with Asperger's Syndrome and Autism and teach across a range of classes, both individually and in groups.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
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Pupil Welfare and Safeguarding:
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Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils.
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Provide feedback on pupil behaviour, relationships, and attitudes.
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Monitor pupils' conduct and behaviour, intervening in complex issues and maintaining records as necessary.
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Promote pupils' cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development, and spiritual well-being.
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Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes during timetabled sessions.
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Supporting Teaching and Learning:
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Lead in the absence of Class Teachers.
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Assist with the professional duties of teaching as outlined in the Professional Standards for Teachers.
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Plan, prepare, and deliver teaching and learning activities to individuals and groups, modifying activities as necessary.
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Develop and implement individual plans for pupils, including attendance at reviews if requested.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification, or demonstrable equivalent skill level.
- GCSE pass above grade 4 (C) in English and Maths.
Benefits
- Life assurance and enhanced pension.
- Welcome bonus payable in two instalments: 50% after successful completion of probation and 50% after one year of service.
- Perkbox - offering high street discounts.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Car lease and bike to work schemes.
- Fully funded training and qualifications.
- Free membership to our Health cash back plan.
How to Apply
To apply, please apply online. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. This advert may be removed at any time without prior notice if the position is filled. Candidates shortlisted may be subject to an online search.