Education Intervention HLTA

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Job Title:     Education Intervention HLTA 

Location:     Acorn Park School, Norwich

Salary:        £23,320.00 - £28,620.00 per annum dependant on experience/qualifications (not pro rata)

Hours:             37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm

Contract:          Permanent, Term Time only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Education Intervention HLTA to join our close-knit team at Acorn Park School, part of Options Autism

About the role

• To plan & lead educational interventions specified in pupils EHCPs, including Lego Therapy, DESTY, QT Robot (Emotional Literacy) and Precision Teaching) across the formal and semi formal schools. 
• To monitor, track and record observations from interventions, ensuring next steps are in place to support the young person. 
• To report on provisions delivered effectively. 
• To liaise with our clinical team to ensure that all interventions are complimentary to any targeted or specialist interventions being provided by clinicians. 
• To ensure pre and post assessments are recorded accurately. 
• To support class teams with the planning, delivering, and tracking of universal provisions where needed. 
• To liaise with the Provision Lead on pupil caseloads and workload. 
• Provide updates and information for ITACs and Annual Reviews. 
• To support class teams when needed.

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrable levels of numeracy and literacy.
• Experience of working in a school setting.
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND.
• Experience of teaching individuals and groups.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Strong ICT skills.

Qualifications required

• GCSE English & Maths
• TA or HLTA qualification

Desirable 

• Training intervention 

About us

Acorn Park is a school for 98 pupils, who all have a primary diagnosis of Autism. We run two curriculum pathways – Formal and Semi-formal. Our Complex needs pupils are on the Semi-Formal Pathway which is highly personalised from their EHCP. We have a mixture of Day and Residential pupils as we have 8 co-located pupil’s homes on our 30 Acre site in rural Norfolk. On site, we also have a large Forest School and Animal Care Farm along with play facilities, a sports hall and sensory rooms.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• BUPA Cash Plan

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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