Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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.  It is an exciting time to be part of Aurora, and this is a unique career opportunity to be instrumental in the development of a new school and to make your mark on our growing services. 

Aurora Cedars School in Wolverhampton will offer a bespoke education provision for up to 80 pupils aged 5-19 who have ASC/SEMH needs.  The curriculum is creative and personalised for the pupils to ensure that we provide them with the best opportunities to succeed.  

The Headteacher is looking for fun, passionate, dedicated, and driven staff to help support her vision for the pupils and the school environment.  She is committed to offering a truly unique workplace environment, embedded with a supportive culture, positive ethos, strong teamwork, and personal drive, with further career opportunities as both the school and Aurora, as a company, grows.      

The main purpose of the role:

We are currently looking for a HLTA to join our school.  You will support the Class Teacher with all elements of the day to day running of the class; teaching whole classes, groups and individual lessons on a regular basis across a range of classes.

It is an exciting time to be part of Aurora and this is a unique career opportunity to make your mark on our growing services.

Key duties:

• To assist the Class Teacher with carrying out the professional duties of a teacher as outlined in the Professional Standards for Teachers.

• To take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils according to the school's policies, including safeguarding and PREVENT.

• To have knowledge and understanding of the Class Teacher's curriculum planning and to take lead delivering classes following the Teachers planning.

• To support the day to day running of classes across the school and take the lead in the absence of a Class teacher

• To contribute to assessing, recording and reporting pupils' progress according to the school's policies in order to monitor and foster pupils' progress in all areas of learning.

• To keep records of incidents, health, behaviour etc. as necessary

• To promote spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development and British values within the PSHE policy.

• To work co-operatively with other staff and professionals involved with pupils in the class following a multi-disciplinary approach and supporting the pupils' Waking Day Curriculum.

• To develop a professional relationship with parents/carers and all agencies involved with the pupils in the class.

• To further professional development by engaging in reflective practices and continuous professional development and appraisal, including attending all statutory training provided by the school.

• To contribute to the community life of the school by taking an active part in the preparation and celebration of multi-cultural events.

Experience and Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent or willingness to work towards

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Knowledge and Experience

• Relevant knowledge and experience of working with pupils with SEND, SEMH 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 of working within a multi-cultural, inclusive setting

Skills and Behaviours

• Commitment to the role, the desire to put the child first and treat them as an individual

• Be positive and creative in meeting pupils' needs

• Work on your own as well as part of a team

• Work collaboratively with other staff and professionals with good interpersonal skills

• Good numeracy and literacy skills

• Competent ICT skills

How to Apply: 

For candidates that haven't worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors.

Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you.

If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Liz in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at Liz.Hudson@theauroragroup.co.uk

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