13 Oct
The Aurora Group
Reading
Job description
Overview
and Responsibilities
HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT
Location : Tokers Green, Reading
Salary : £ph - £.ph (actual annual salary £, - £, per year) Dependant on experience and qualifications
Contract : Permanent
Hours : hours per week, term time only
Start date : November 4
Aurora Rowan School
Part of the Aurora Group, Aurora Rowan School in Tokers Green, Reading, Berkshire is due to open in November 4, supporting young people aged 6 - 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
Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of Aurora Rowan School when required, Please see the link below for our full job description : .
Skills and Qualifications
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.
Benefits and Additional Information
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 /
▶️ Higher Level Teaching Assistant
🖊️ The Aurora Group
📍 Reading