Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent, Term Time Only

Hours: 40 hours per week, Mon - Fri,

Hourly Rate: £12.25 - £13.40

Actual Salary: £21,888.30 - £23,943.12

Location: St Ives, Cambridge

Start Date: 31st October 2022 

The Aurora Group 

The Aurora Group is an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities. 

Opening in September 2022 Aurora Fairway is a bespoke new school for 11-16 year olds with Special Educational Needs, with a proposed capacity of 54 pupils, having taken the best elements of a mainstream school and the best elements of a special school to create an environment where young people can achieve their own goals and thrive - be that with GCSEs or a vocational route.

Be part of something new, we are looking for a team of people interested in the rewarding task of shaping this exciting new provision right from the very start.

The Role: 

We are looking for a HLTA to join our team. You will be supporting the Class Teacher with all elements of the day to day running of the class and teaching whole classes, groups and individual lessons in consultation with the Class Teacher on a regular basis across a range of classes.

For a full job description with duties, please contact liz.hudson@the-aurora-group.com Recruitment Partner at The Aurora Group.

Key Duties: 

• Assist the Class Teachers with carrying out the professional duties of a teacher as outline in the Professional Standards for Teachers. 
• To lead in the absence of any Class Teachers across the school. 
• Know and understand the Class Teacher’s curriculum planning and to plan, prepare and deliver assigned programmes of teaching and learning activities to individual, small groups and/or classes modifying and adapting activities as necessary within agreed systems of supervision. 
• To provide high quality, challenging and differentiated educational activities and experiences through teaching a broad and balanced curriculum aiming at students achieving their full potential in all areas of learning. 
• Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities 
• Reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers. 
• Take an active role in key areas of responsibility across the school including displays and organising resources. 
• Develop and implement individual plans for students (such as the educational elements in an EHCP), including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews if requested. 
• Support the role of parents/carers in students’ learning and contribute to meetings with parents/carers to provide constructive feedback on student progress/achievement

Skills and Qualifications

Qualifications:  

• The Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification, or demonstrate equivalent skill level. 
• GCSE pass above C (or 4 in the new GCSE system) in English and Maths

Knowledge: 

• Relevant knowledge and experience of pupils with SEN, SLD, 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

Benefits and Additional Information

Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes: 

• Life assurance and Pension 
• Perkbox - offering high street discounts 
• Employee assistance programme 
• Car lease scheme 
• Fully funded training and qualifications 
• Bike to work scheme 
• 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 more information on this position please contact Liz on 07918 585258 / 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.