Higher Level Teaching Assistant

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title:        Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location:        Kestrel House School, Crouch End, London

Salary:            £26,842.25 per annum

Hours:            36 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8.15am start x 5 days, finish time 4.15, 4.15, 4.00, 3.45, 3.30pm consecutively)

Contract:       Permanent, Term Time only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the amazing team at Kestrel House School in Crouch End, London.

About The Role

To provide a high quality education service to pupils and in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body by complementing the teachers’ delivery of the School’s Curriculum framework and work cooperatively with teachers, pupils and other support staff.

Responsibilities

• Undertake activities with individuals, groups or a class of pupils in order to facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development within a safe environment usually under the supervision of a teacher 
• Carry out pre-determined educational activities and work programmes ensuring that specific guidelines are followed whilst promoting independent learning to support the pupils' understanding. 
• Help pupils make progress in a range of classroom settings, ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop 
• Contribute to the preparation and planning of lessons including developing resources and opportunities for pupils to learn in school and out-of-school contexts in accordance with lesson plans and in response to pupil need 
• Prepare and deliver lessons, under the direction of the teacher, including covering for teacher absence and deliver specific interventions to pupils 
• Provide detailed verbal and written feedback on lesson content, pupil responses to learning activities and pupil behaviour, to teachers and students 
• Use behaviour management strategies, in line with the school’s policy and procedures, to contribute to a purposeful learning environment and encourage students to interact and work co-operatively with others 
• To ensure that the available equipment and resources are used, stored and maintained efficiently 
• Promote and reinforce student’s self-esteem and independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement and self-reliance 
• Monitor, evaluate and provide teachers with feedback on pupils’ participation, progress and achievement 
• To support the teacher to write, update, implement and evaluate documentation relating to the individual student, including observation and assessment. This will include Behaviour Support Profile (BSP), Individual Risk Assessment, Individual Education Plan, Communication Profile, and Pastoral Support Plan as required and appropriate

Candidate Requirements

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent (essential)
• HLTA Level 4 (desirable)

About Us

Kestrel House School is a Special Educational Needs (SEN) School. We help educate and support pupils and young people who have complex needs and specialise in the communication and learning challenges associated with Autism.

We want each young person at Kestrel House School to achieve their own ambitions and to live fulfilling and productive lives. We want you to encourage everyone to achieve their potential and dream big, despite of any challenges you or they may face. This can be achieved by assisting and supporting the class teachers with the agreed learning plans, whilst also being responsible for safeguarding the pupils and young people. This will include making sure they are healthy, safe and as comfortable as possible and assisting with the physical, emotional, educational and personal care needs for each individual.

The site is in London, Haringey Borough within Crouch End area, quite close to central London. The location has the advantage of easy access to public transport, having the over ground station located 5 to 10 min walk away from the school and a 2 bus stops right outside of the school front gates.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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