27 Oct
Academics
Surrey
Job description
Higher Level Teaching Assistant HLTA - ASD SEMH Permanent Leatherhead
The School :
Secondary / post 16 learning centre for young people with ASD / SEMH, based in the heart of the community in Effingham, Surrey.
This is a new school that is part of an already established group of schools that has a proven track record of providing outstanding levels of education to SEN students.
With that in mind, it’s a really exciting time to join. The school has close links with other schools in the community and it forms part of a larger groups of specialist school settings.
Purpose of the role :
You will be required to provide support to the children with their learning and care whilst in school and other settings.
The successful applicant will offer a tailored approach to individual children, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment.
Hours and salary :
- 40 hours per week, term time only, 8.30am-4.30pm, flexibility within these hours is essential and you are required to work till 5pm one day a week for staff training and meetings.
- This is a permanent role. The actual salary is £26,265.95 - £28,660.26 depending on experience.
- You will also receive a £2000 joining bonus in the first year of employment
Responsibilities :
- As our Higher Level Teaching Assistant, your role will be to assist in providing high quality, challenging and differentiated educational activities and sensory experiences through the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum to a small classroom of ASD and SEMH students.
- You will be expected to know and understand the curriculum planning and to plan,
prepare and deliver assigned programmes of teaching and learning activities to individual, small groups and / or classes modifying and adapting activities as necessary within agreed systems of supervision.
- Additionally you’ll support the day to day running of classes across the school and take the lead in the absence of a Class teacher, and assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment.
Requirements and application process :
- Post graduate qualification in psychology or criminology is desirable but not essential
- HLTA status is highly desirable, if you do not have it then you will need prior experience as a HLTA
- Experience of working in a special school environment is desirable
- Team TEACH Training- desirable
- A positive,
proactive attitude with a genuine desire to work with students that have additional learning and behavioural needs
- Apply via this advert or call Ben Mason on 01483 362393 for more details
▶️ HLTA - Senior Teaching Assistant - SEN - Autism
🖊️ Academics
📍 Surrey