Higher Level Teaching Assistant/PBS

About The Company
Ingfield Manor School is a non-maintained special school and part of Salutem Care and Education who have services across England and Wales supporting adults and children in residential and educational Environments.  We believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a healthy, active, and fulfilling life, regardless of their background or disability. The aim of our services is to provide a safe and stimulating environment that enables children and young people to flourish and grow.
Our Woodview provision is a specialist educational provision for secondary aged students who require support with Speech, Language and Communication. Woodview students are taught in small class sizes and supported by specialist teaching staff, specialist learning support assistants, an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA), and Occupational Therapist (OT).
We are looking for a strong dynamic HLTA / PBS who relishes a challenge and wants to make a difference to the lives of children and young people.  We offer a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing training to ensure everyone is provided with the best possible start to their employment.

About The Role
Job Overview
To provide a high-quality education support service to students, in accordance with company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the regulatory body.
Hours: 40 hours a week, term time only (39 weeks)
Salary: £23,175 - £25,136 pa (FT 52wks £27,020 - £29,307) dependent upon experience
Job Responsibilities:
Teaching and learning
• Conduct small class teaching groups under the advice of the teacher.
• Organise and facilitate off site teaching and learning by way of school trips / community access.
• Use ICT skills to advance students’ learning • Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher
• To cover and lead class teaching (under supervision) as and when appropriate
• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all students
• Promote, support, and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all students in learning and extracurricular activities
• Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
 
• Observe student performance and pass observations on to the class teacher
 
Planning
 
• Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of student performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role
 
• Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available
 
• Prepare the classroom for lessons • Use expertise to contribute to the planning and preparation of learning activities, and to plan own role in learning activities
 
• Use allocated time to devise clearly structured activities that interest and motivate learners and advance their learning
 
• Plan how they will support the inclusion of students in the learning activities
 
Positive Behaviour Support
 
• Review and Implement behaviour management strategies to promote positive behaviour and minimise disruptions in the classroom.
 
• Model effective behaviour management strategies to staff, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
 
• Develop individualised positive behaviour plans for students with challenging behaviours, in collaboration with teachers, therapists and staff members.
 
• Review behaviour plans regularly to ensure they are effective and relevant
 
• Provide guidance and support to other staff working with students who are displaying behaviours of concern
 
• Provide support to students in developing social and emotional skills necessary for success in school and beyond.
• Respond to significant incidents, such as behavioural outbursts or emergencies, following established protocols and procedures to ensure the safety of students and staff.
• Implement de-escalation techniques and strategies to support students in regaining control and managing their emotions effectively.
• Ensure that every significant incident is followed by a thorough debriefing process, providing an opportunity for reflection to pinpoint triggers and develop proactive plans aimed at preventing or mitigating the risk of recurrence.
• Track and monitor behaviour at an individual, class and school level. Report to Senior leaders about trends developing an action plan to address concerns which is reviewed regularly.
 
Transition
 
• Assist the transition program for incoming Year 7 students, focusing on building relationships and easing the transition process.
• Support the organisation and facilitation of summer transition programs, welcome events, and orientation sessions for incoming Year 7 students and their families.
• Actively engage with incoming Year 7 students and their families, serving as a supportive presence and resource during the transition process through the Autumn term Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals
• Communicate effectively with other staff members and students, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher
• Communicate their knowledge and understanding of students to other school staff and education, health, and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision
• To keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress or concerns they may have about the students they work with
• To provide, at every opportunity, information, support and advice on the behaviour needs for all, in collaboration with other relevant services
• Share expertise and knowledge with other members of the team
• Take an active role in the staff training and development programme
• Contribute to the development of aspects of the training programme
 
Whole-school organisation, strategy and development
• To be responsible for updating the behaviour policy in line with legislation and current national guidelines.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Line manage school support team members
 
Health and Safety
• Promote the safety and wellbeing of students, and help to safeguard students’ well-being by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education and our school’s child protection policy
 
This job description should not be seen as all encompassing, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as identified by the company.
 
The post holder will further Salutem’s vision and comply with the policies and procedures of Salutem and the school. This job description will be kept under review to ensure that it remains up to date. The post holder will be consulted about any proposed changes.
 
Salutem Care and Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, in line with our stringent safer recruitment policy.
 
Successful candidates for all posts will undergo a minimum of 6 months’ probation period