Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Your Teaching career starts here. The school is looking for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join their school in Orpington, South East London. As the Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA you will be working with an experienced team and in aculture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

??As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA ?your day will be varied and interesting where you will be supporting teachers by assisting in the classrooms or out in the community, whilst following a flexible structure and supporting children and young peopleto unlock their passion for learning.

The school is an alternative education provision, which works with children and young people who struggle in their formal or specialised education settings. The school offers education on an outreach basis or within one of their Ofsted registered a school.

As the Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA you will be working within a Trauma informed practice model where you can support and ?follow a therapeutic practice.

?The leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the Education sector. Not only do they source and deliver up to date training opportunities, but they also prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you’re gettingthe most out of your career. They know how important it is that they look after you, so you can look after the children who need you, and that’s one of the key reasons they were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021.?

?The young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, they are looking for committed and dedicated people that want to continue their career with a therapeutically based organisation and leadingalternative education provision.

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**ABOUT THE ORGANISATION**

??The organisation is a Social Enterprise who have been turning children’s lives around since 1989.

The organisation offers a range of supportive, safe environments for children and young people whom mainstream and other school settings have not worked. The Ofsted registered and rated independent schools around England offer a range of academic, vocational,SEN and disabilities (SEND) options.

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**THE TEAM**

The school is a small, intimate, calm, and well-organised learning environment that creates a safe nurturing atmosphere in which pupils can learn, work and play. It is the education arm of a tripod integrated service, which includes residential, clinicaland education.

They are based in Orpington, South East London and their children are aged between 8-17 with SEMH needs. The school provides a broad-based curriculum that supports the growth and development of the whole child.

The school is a warm and welcoming one, with a small team of vibrant, energetic, and happy staff who are passionate about delivering good quality education in a bespoke, therapeutic, and trauma-informed manner to the children.

If you are an enthusiastic, passionate, and fun-loving person who seeks to join a dynamic and exciting team, look no further this school is the place for you.

**WORKING HOURS**

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA your working hours will be:

- Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority
- Full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30am -16:30pm
- The role is full time over 5 days per week, however if you would like the opportunity for part time or compressed hours, the schoool would be happy to speak to you about this.

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**BENEFITS**
- On-going training and learning through the Learning & Development Team?
- They are committed to your development and hold a Gold Investors in People Award
- Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme?
- Perk Box High Street Discounts?
- Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers?
- Employee Support Programmes
- Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
- Refer a friend bonus scheme
- Long service and recognition scheme

**Requirements ?**

As the Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA you will have the following skills, experience and attributes:

- Good written and IT skills
- Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers
- Able to actively listen to others
- NQTS or QTS registration
- Valid Driving Licence - this is essential for this role
- Have the Right to Work in the UK

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**If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or simply have the passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you**

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People, applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.

The organisation is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer.

**HOW TO APPLY**

JOB REF: AWDO-P8730

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