Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Specialist Education School

Location: Caversham, Reading, Berkshire

Salary: 25,000 - 27,300 per annum / 14.00 - 15.28 per hour DOE
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only (40 Hours per Week)
Benefits:

• Life assurance
• Competitive pension scheme
• Health cash back plan
• High street discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Car lease scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Fully funded training and qualifications

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a newly opening Residential School for children with Autism, social, emotional, ADHD, mental health needs, or communication difficulties. This school is part of an exceptional provider of Specialist Education and Supported Living services, committed to delivering outstanding support to children, young people, and adults with a range of disabilities.

The school is situated in Caversham, Reading, and is easily accessible from a variety of nearby towns and villages, all within a 30-minute commute. These include Reading, Henley-on-Thames, Sonning Common, Woodcote, Emmer Green, and Crowthorne.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the teaching staff in delivering high-quality education and care to students with special educational needs (SEN) and Autism.
• Assist in the planning and preparation of lessons, adapting materials to suit the individual needs of the students.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support to students, helping them to engage with their learning and develop their skills.
• Manage challenging behaviour using appropriate strategies and techniques to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to implement individualised education plans (IEPs) and support strategies.
• Encourage and motivate students to reach their full potential, both academically and socially.

Criteria:

• Higher Level Teaching Diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification.
• Relevant knowledge and experience working with pupils with SEN and Autism.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and child protection.
• Experience in managing challenging behaviour in an educational setting.
• Previous experience working in a specialist education environment.

About the Organisation:

This organisation is deeply committed to empowering young people to build the lives they envision for themselves. Through high-quality teaching, personalized support, and a range of integrated, expert-led therapies, they help students with additional learning needs set and achieve their own unique goals.

Compliance:

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, allowing the employer to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions, including those considered "spent," unless protected under the DBS filtering rules. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults in our care and are a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities employer.

Application Support:

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