Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Aurora White House School
Norfolk
- £25,015.19 - £27,302.29 per year
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 28 June 2024
Job overview
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Quidenham, Norwich
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)
Aurora White House School
Due to internal move, we’re currently looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our school. You will be working along side the teacher and therapy teams to create an enabling environment and supporting students to actively engage with their social and academic environment.
Part of the Aurora Group, Aurora White House School in Quidenham, Norwich provides day placements for students aged 6 to 11 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, typically 7 children 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 the schools please click here: White House Virtual Tour
Main Purpose of the Role:
The purpose of the Higher Level Teaching Assistant is to 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.
- 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.
For the full job description please contact Liz from the recruitment team liz.hudson@the-aurora-group.com
Skills and Qualifications
- 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.
Benefits and Additional Information
Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:
- Life assurance and Pension
- Free lunches when working
- Free onsite parking
- Perkbox - offering high street discounts
- Employee assistance programme
- Car lease scheme
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Bike to work scheme
- Family Swim
- Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more
How to Apply:
You can apply online by completing our online application form. For the full job description please contact Liz from the recruitment team 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.
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About Aurora White House School
- Aurora White House School
- Quidenham Road, Attleborough
- Norfolk
- NR16 2NZ
- United Kingdom
Specialist academic and therapeutic provision in a caring, supportive environment, for children aged 5-11 who have experienced difficulties in mainstream settings.
Take a virtual tour: https://mpembed.com/show/?m=bsBmgxyXMz8&mpu=863&&qs=1&play=1&hl=1
Welcome to our Special Needs Primary School in Quidenham, Norfolk
Welcome to Aurora White House, a unique learning environment that has the friendly and personal feel of a small village primary school, whilst also being rich in specialist provision.
I believe that having a sense of belonging is essential in helping children to thrive. It is for this reason that ‘community’ is central to our school’s vision and identity.
As part of our community, your child will benefit from small class sizes, specialist teaching and a multi-disciplinary approach that helps remove barriers to learning.
Children want to be at this school.
Time and again we see those with previously poor attendance records coming in every day, making friends, and having fun – which tells me whatever it is we’re doing, we’re getting it right.
I’m so glad you’ve found us, and I look forward to welcoming you and your child into our community here at Aurora White House.
David Clarke, Headteacher
Our School
Aurora White House provides a positive, welcoming learning environment for children aged 6-11 (Y1 - Y6) who have experienced difficulties in mainstream settings.
Our specialist teaching staff cater for the full age range of primary pupils, from reception through to older children who are ready to transition to secondary school.
With small class sizes, a fantastic sense of community and exceptional standards of teaching and therapeutic support, our school is designed to promote academic achievement alongside comprehensive physical, social and emotional development.
Personalised learning
We offer personalised learning to every child, delivered both in class and within additional small-group or individual intervention sessions as required.
Our mixed-year group classes mean that children learn with peers of similar presentation, allowing for learning environments to be better matched to individual needs.
Our bespoke ‘Creativity & Curiosity Curriculum’ employs a flexible model based around the foundation subjects in the National Curriculum.
Integrated therapy
Discrete therapeutic interventions at Aurora White House are delivered by a highly skilled team of clinical staff, whose specialisms include occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, educational psychology and play/art therapy.
These interventions sit alongside a classroom experience which integrates therapeutic approaches on a one-to-one, small group and whole class basis.
Promoting wellbeing
We place great importance on helping children learn how to manage their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
‘Thrive’ principles and strategies are embedded across the school to encourage social and emotional development. This approach emphasises the importance of positive adult relationships, and makes use of various arts and play-based activities.
All our children have access to an indoor swimming pool, a well-stocked library and a choice of break-out areas, as well as extensive outdoor recreation facilities including a large playing field, a tree house and an abundance of magnificent woodland.
This woodland is used throughout the year for our Forest School program. Under the supervision of fully qualified practitioners, children in Forest school sessions are provided with opportunities to play, explore and create across the seasons and in all weathers.
Raising expectations
We value the unique contribution each individual can make in society and are committed to helping every child fulfil their potential.
We combine this ambition with a positive approach to behaviour management, encouraging the development of a strong sense of identity while promoting effective interaction with others.
By raising individual expectations, we empower children to make meaningful choices at every stage of their lives.
Our Facilities
Set in 34 acres of stunning Norfolk countryside, our school offers pupils access to a range of outdoor sport and recreation facilities.
- Specialist facilities to support therapeutic interventions.
- Breakout areas for quiet time
- Extensive outdoor recreation areas
- Bespoke adventure play area and tree house
- Indoor swimming pool
- Forest School activities set in magnificent woodland
Proud to be a Forest School
Forest School is centred around the child, their needs and their interests.
Under the supervision of fully qualified practitioners, children are provided with opportunities to play, explore and create across the seasons and in all weathers.
Every child enjoys a tailored journey within Forest School through a combination of:
- story-telling
- conservation
- learning about wildlife
- identifying different plants
- arts and crafts
- shelter-building
Our Curriculum
Our bespoke ‘Creativity & Curiosity Curriculum’ employs a flexible model based around the foundation subjects in the National Curriculum.
Each child’s experience will be different, with all learning tailored to individual needs.
We also dedicate a lot of time to helping pupils develop essential life skills, including:
- Communication and interaction
- Health and wellbeing management
- Understanding identity and relationships
- Understanding society and the wider world
Our classes are usually mixed-year groups, so children learn with peers of similar presentation.
Our Outcomes
We are proud to list evidence of the progress and performance of our pupils (for the previous academic year) below:
- 100% of our children have improved attendance records when joining us with many of them going on to achieve 100% attendance.
- 100% of children who receive literacy intervention make above expected progress and are narrowing the gap to their peers.
- 100% of children who have been with us for more than a term make progress in their THRIVE developmental stage, which helps support learning in all areas.
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