Higher Level Teaching Assistant
The organisation is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their education provision in Ilford, London where you will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.
?As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA, your day will be varied and interesting you will be able to support their teachers by assisting in the classrooms or out in the community, whilst following a flexible structure and supporting their children and young people to unlock their passion for learning.
?The organisation's alternative education provision works with children and young people who struggle in their formal or specialised education settings; they offer education on an outreach basis or within one of their Ofsted registered schools.
?As the Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA you will work within a Trauma-informed practice model where they can support and follow a therapeutic practice.
?Working as the Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA their leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the Education sector. They source and deliver up-to-date opportunities and prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you get the most out of your career. They know how important it is that they look after you, so you can look after the children who need you.
?Their young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, they are looking for committed and dedicated people who want to continue their careers with a therapeutically based organisation and leading alternative education provision.
?Their Team at Ilford
They are a small and friendly team based in the vibrant community of Ilford, London and their school is a special educational needs school (SEN) with a unique, relaxed, and focused atmosphere.
Their goal is to create a learning environment where emotional well-being and academic success walk together, enabling each child to succeed. They work with children with social, emotional, and emerging mental health needs.
?Hours
- Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority
- Full-time hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
The role is full-time over 5 days per week, however, if you would like the opportunity for part-time or compressed hours, they would be happy to speak to you about this.
?Why the organisation?
- Simply Health - Medical cash-back scheme
- Perk box 100's of high street discounts
- Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
- Employee Support Programmes
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Refer a Foster Carer bonus
- Long Service-recognition scheme
- They have an enhanced maternity policy. In addition, mothers with a year's service can choose to return to work on a part-time basis for 3 months, while being paid their previous full-time pay
- Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
- They are committed to your development - they hold a Gold Investors in People Award
?Requirements
- Good written and IT skills
- Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers
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- Able to actively listen to others
- Valid Driving Licence
- Have the Right to Work in the UK
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People, applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.
They are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
The organisation is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer.
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATION PROCESS: Candidates will be required to complete an Application Form, which we will send out in a separate email. Please keep an eye out for our email.
JOB REF: AWDO-P12421
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