Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Quidenham, Norwich, NR16 2NZ

Salary:Actual salary £25,015.19 - £27,302.29 dependant on qualifications

Hourly rate: £14.00 - £15.28 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week - Term Time only - Monday - Friday - 8.30am - 4.30pm (5pm on Thursday, extra half hour taken off on another day)

Contract: Perm

Aurora Eccles School:

We’re currently looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our school. The successful candidate will support the Class Teacher with all elements of the day to day running of the class and to teach whole classes, groups and individual lessons in consultation with the Class Teacher on a regular basis across a range of classes.

Part of the Aurora Group, Aurora Eccles School in Quidenham, Norwich provides day placements for students aged 11 to 16 years primarily with communication and interaction difficulties or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia.  Some may be on the autistic spectrum or have anxieties and difficulties that create barriers to learning. 

With small classes, a maximum of 10 students and a minimum of 3 staff per class you can focus on the needs of each student. There is a full clinical team onsite to support at all times and you will have the support of an experienced and stable SLT.

To take a virtual look around our school please click here: Eccles Virtual Tour

Main Purpose of the Role:

• Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils according to the school’s policies, including safeguarding and PREVENT.
• To lead in the absence of any Class Teachers across the school.
• Support the day to day running of classes across the school and take the lead in the absence of a class teacher.
• Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities
• Reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment
• Participate in the planning and evaluation of learning activities.
• Be a role model for new staff and supervise and guide less experienced TAs.
• Further professional development by engaging in reflective practices and continuous professional development and appraisal, including attending all statutory training provided by the school.
• Contribute to the community life of the school by taking an active part in the preparation and celebration of both community and multi-cultural events.
• Respond to the varying and changing needs of the school and undertake duties and tasks to the highest ability in order to achieve the smooth running of the school.

Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of Eccles when required. Please see the link below for our full job description:

Job Description - HLTA

• The Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification, or demonstrate equivalent skill level.
• GCSE Maths and English Language qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.

 Knowledge and Experience:

• Relevant knowledge and experience of pupils with SEN, SLD/PMLD, ADHD and ASD
• Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures
• Experience of managing a range of approaches to behaviour, including managing behaviours that challenge.
• Experience working within education is advantageous
• Experience of working within a multi-cultural, inclusive setting

Due to the rural location of the school, candidates are strongly advised to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle. 

What’s on offer?

• Training and Development

          Within Aurora, we strongly believe that learning and development should not be limited to just the children and young people we support.  We offer wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career. 

• FREE Lunch! All staff are able to take advantage of school lunches whilst onsite, at no cost along with free teas and coffees 

• Save money on your bills!!

          With the cost of living rising we have a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs and help make your money go further.  Perkbox is a free app for you to use on the go wherever you are.  You can get deals and discounts to save money on things like your weekly food                bill, phone plans, internet, eating out, gym memberships, insurance and more.  You can also use Perkbox for our cycle to work scheme and car scheme. 

• Competitive Pay and Reward

          Every year we compare the market rates of pay and rewards to insure they are comparable or better to other similar organisations.  We also offer Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.

• UK Health Cash Plan

          This plan can help cover your day to day healthcare expenditure such as optician and dental bills.  You and your children are covered on this plan and you can also choose to upgrade and add a partner to enjoy the benefits with you.

• Employee Assistance Programme

          Your health and wellbeing is very important to us and we have support available on a wide variety of issues, helping you with online tools, information and via a freephone counselling service available 24/7. 

• Refer a friend for £1,000

         We’ll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (*terms apply)

• Family fun

         Family swim on site 

• Free onsite parking

How to Apply: 

You can apply online by completing our online application form.  For more information on this position please contact liz.hudson@the-aurora-group.com

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. 

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.