Higher Level Teaching Assistant

7 days ago


Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom Aspris Childrens Services Limited Full time
Here at Aspris, we are proud to be a leading provider of specialist education services with over 30 schools nationwide.
  • Fromefield Manor School will be a new SEN school located in central Frome, Somerset and will be a special school for up to 30 pupils, aged 11-19 who have a diagnosis of autism with associated complex needs.
  • Fromefield Manor will be operating through a Total communication approach and so experience of working with pupils with ASD and some knowledge of the use of TEACCH and PECS systems would be desirable.
As Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Fromefield Manor, you will work alongside class teachers, assisting small groups of children with their work and supporting with pupil behaviour while establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs.

This is a unique opportunity to play an important part in the startup of an exciting new educational development within the Southwest Cluster of Aspris Schools.

We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed people, who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages, to join our newest school, Fromefield Manor School (Frome), from the 1st July 2024.

The post holder will be responsible for whole school implementation and leading of the ASDAN programme.

We would like the successful applicant to start in September 2024 alongside the school officially opening.

Responsibilities include but aren't limited to :
  • Providing support for learners, teachers and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes, and to encourage learners to become independent, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of learners in all aspects of school life.
  • Teach classes that are clearly structured, interesting and motivating.
  • Be aware of difference, promote inclusion and ensure that learners have equal access to opportunities t learn and develop.
  • Foster and maintain positive relationships with all learners, parents / carers, visiting professionals and members of the local and wider community.
  • Use behaviour and management strategies in line with school policies and procedures and promote the emotional well-being of all learners.
  • Monitor, assess and evaluate learners progress through a range of activities and give verbal and written feedback to learners, parents / carers on their progress.
  • Contribute to the ethos and aims of the school by attending meetings and training sessions and by making a positive input at those meetings to the ongoing development of policies and procedures.
  • Assisting teachers in the support, training, mentoring of other learning support assistants.
We are looking for someone who :
  • Has experience of leading an ASDAN programme.
  • Has experience of supporting post-16 students.
  • Demonstrates a deep understanding of the educational and emotional needs of pupils with diverse learning requirements.
  • Possesses excellent communication skills to establish positive relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.
  • Exhibits strong organizational abilities and the capacity to manage individualised education plans effectively.
  • Shows flexibility, adaptability, and resilience when faced with challenges or changing circumstances.
Benefits :
  • Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
  • Blue Light discount card
  • Flexible working
  • Comprehensive induction
  • Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
  • Paid for enhanced PVG / DBS
  • Wellbeing support
  • Cycle to work scheme and more
  • Please note that you must already have the right to work in the UK.
At Aspris Children's Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you.

As long as you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience, we will give you all the training and support you need to progress

The successful candidate be an experienced

Teaching Assistant and will have the following characteristics :
  • Resilience - We support some of the most vulnerable children in society who have varying degrees of emotional behavioural difficulties, autism, ADHD and associated difficulties so there will be times where your resilience is challenged.
  • Communication - Communicating with our young people is vital to understand their needs. Good teamwork and communication plays a key part in ensuring important information is relayed to other staff.
  • Organisation - Strong organisational skills are important to support the class teacher and young people with educational activities
  • Caring - Our young people require the best care we can offer.
If you are a naturally caring and compassionate person, this is the role for you.
  • Attentive - No two tasks will be the same so being attentive to understand them and identify areas where we can support is important.
Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.

If you want residential childcare to be a job for life, Aspris Children's Services will help you get there.Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults.

Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.#TJTPBN1 UKTJ

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