HLTA with Special Interest in Art

HLTA with Special Interest in Art

Location: Pilning, Bristol, BS35 4JN 

Salary: £26,391.04 - £28,821.08 actual salary, based on experience and qualifications

Hours: 40 hours per week – Term time only

Aurora Hedgeway is a dynamic and inspiring provision for children and young people aged 7-19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs.

We are currently looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Art The school supports young people aged 7 - 19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs.

We offer life skills and a wide range of GCSE/ Functional Skills/BTEC accreditations alongside a functional skills/entry level pathway.  Behaviours across the school are excellent.

The role:

The purpose of the HTLA is to support the children with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. Where necessary this may include supporting with care needs from time to time as well as positive behaviour management adopting a tailored approach to the individual child.

To work in partnership with Class Teachers to support pupils’ needs and learning in line with the school curriculum, codes of practice and school policies and procedures. Have particular and specific responsibility for the Art, Crafts and Design curriculum and the Arts Award certificate and delivery of lessons.

Key Duties:

• Take specific whole school responsibility for the preparation, maintenance, and control of stocks of materials and resources as required for the Art, Crafts and Design curriculum and the Arts Award certificate
• Plan and implement learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate
• Under the guidance of a teacher, implement learning activities and experiences, appropriate to the class group, by supporting the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum aiming at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning.
• Work with individuals or lead small groups of children in the absence of the main teacher. When taking the lead for these sessions, instruct and guide other TAs that are supporting students 1:1.
• Take responsibility for classroom assistance, working with class teachers in order to help promote effective teaching and learning for pupils;
• Support and supervise pupils throughout the school day whilst promoting independence, self-esteem and social inclusion;
• Implement, and with support where necessary, adjust learning activities as agreed with the teacher. Reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
• Work with the children and support their learning, providing further explanation where needed, and work towards meaningful qualifications.

Please see the attached job description for the full breakdown of duties: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with Special Interest in ART .docx

Experience & Qualifications:

Successful candidate are likely to demonstrate the following:

• Level 4 TA or prepared to work towards a HTLA qualification, Experience of working with SEND or a specialism
• Meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards Professional Standards for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) Professional values and practice.docx
• Experience working with young people in a pastoral or safeguarding capacity
• Experience of working in a SEN setting (ASC and SEMH) and ability to apply ASC
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and risk management.
• Ability to analyse data to inform decision-making and intervention strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using MIS systems such as Engage or MyConcern
• Full driving licence.

 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. 

• 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 ensure they are comparable or better to other similar organisations.  We also offer Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Pension 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)

How to apply?

Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details.  If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Adele in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at  adele.richard@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.