Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
- Annual Salary: £20,000 - £24,576
- Location: Woking
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanant
Reed Education are seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our School in Woking. We provide a therapeutic and child-centred education for pupils aged 11 to 17 years with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), as well as other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Our goal is to secure outstanding outcomes for all our students through a closely triangulated approach involving education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, and local authority teams.
Day to day of the role:
- Supporting teachers in the classroom and working with children on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
- Managing classroom resources and contributing to the creation of a stimulating learning environment.
- Accompanying children on trips and visits and engaging in social activities such as having lunch with children who struggle socially.
- Addressing heightened behaviours, ensuring children's safety, and providing a consistent, flexible, and non-judgemental approach.
- Participating in therapy sessions, reflecting on challenging periods, and celebrating student success.
- Contributing to decision-making processes that drive the school's success and advocating for every child's needs.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Resilience, persistence, and a solution-focused attitude to meet the complex needs of our children.
- Ability to support a diverse range of students with SEMH and SEND.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to changing situations.
- A non-judgemental approach and the capacity to wear many hats in a dynamic environment.
- Commitment to professional development and a passion for contributing to the school's curriculum and extracurricular activities.
Benefits:
- Staff laptop and mobile phone.
- Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities.
- Small class sizes with specialist TA support.
- Opportunities for career progression within an expanding national organisation.
- Enhanced occupational sickness scheme.
- Flexible pension.
- Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision.
- Employee benefit service with access to wellbeing services, salary sacrifice schemes, high street vouchers, and discounts on dining and takeaways.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The School values equality and diversity and encourages applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds.
To apply for the HLTA position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.