Higher Level Teaching Assistant

HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT

Location: Tokers Green, Reading

Salary: £14ph - £15.28ph (actual annual salary = £25,015 - £27,302 per year) Dependant on experience and qualifications           

Contract: Permanent 

Hours: 40 hours per week, term time only

Start date: November 2024

Aurora Rowan School

Part of the Aurora Group, Aurora Rowan School in Tokers Green, Reading, Berkshire is due to open in November 2024, supporting young people aged 6 -16 with a diagnosis of Autism spectrum disorder, moderate to Severe Learning needs and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach.

Opportunity

We are currently looking to recruit Higher Level teaching Assistants (HLTA’s) to join our expanding team and work alongside the Education Team to aid the smooth running of the school. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a new venture in a school that will grow with you. You will be a part of a Brand-New School set up. It is an opportunity for you to help shape the provision and develop the school to be the best that it can be.

Job Summary

The purpose of the Higher Level Teaching Assistant is to support the Class teacher with all elements of the day to day running of the class and to teach whole classes, groups and individual lessons in consultation with the Class Teacher on a regular basis across a range of classes.

To support and deputise the teacher in their absence in all areas including:

• Pupil Welfare and Safeguarding
• Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Pupils Attainment and Progress          
• Monitoring and Recording
• Supporting TA’s and prompting career development

For the full job description please contact Liz from the recruitment team liz.hudson@the-aurora-group.com

Qualifications

• The Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification or demonstrate equivalent skill level.
• GCSE pass above C (or 4 in the new GCSE system) in English and Maths

Knowledge and Experience

• Relevant knowledge and experience of pupils with SEN, SLD/ASD
• Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures
• Experience of managing a range of approaches to behaviour, including managing behaviours that challenge.
• Experience working within education
• Experience of working within a multi-cultural, inclusive setting

Skills and Behaviours

• Commitment to the role, the desire to put the child first and treat them as an individual
• Be positive and creative in meeting pupils’ needs
• Work on your own as well as part of a team
• Work collaboratively with other staff and professionals with good interpersonal skills
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Competent ICT skills
• Be flexible, adaptable and solution focused.
• Able to work within the parameters of the physical demands of the job role.

What we Offer

Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:

• Life assurance
• Enhanced pension scheme (from October)
• Perkbox - offering high street discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Car lease scheme
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Bike to work scheme
• Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.

How to apply

Ready to make a difference? Apply online by completing our online application form. For more information on this position please contact Liz on 07918 585258 / liz.hudson@the-aurora-group.com

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability and equal opportunities employer.

Closing Date: The role will remain open until it is filled - Please apply early as we may close the role when we have a suitable level of interest. 

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.