About the Role We are seeking a passionate and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our new Options Autism School - Claystone School in Luton, Bedfordshire.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with complex young people who have needs including neurodiversity, communication and sensory difficulties, and associated complex needs.
You will be responsible for forming part of the senior support lead team, assisting teachers in offering mentoring support, training, and guidance to other Teaching Assistants, leading and modeling positive behaviour management, contributing to lesson planning, and ensuring high-quality recording and reporting across the school.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team, making a significant positive impact on the lives of pupils with ASC and Complex Needs.
Key Responsibilities: To form part of the senior support lead team and assist teachers in offering mentoring support, training, and guidance to other Teaching Assistants To lead and model positive behaviour management with proactive and solution-focused approaches To contribute to the preparation and planning of lessons, including developing resources and opportunities for young people to learn in school and out-of-school contexts To prepare and deliver lessons, under the direction of the teacher, including covering for teacher absence To share the school's responsibility to support and promote the learning, personal development, safeguarding, and well-being of all young people Requirements: Experience of working with complex young people in an educational setting Passion for improving the lives of pupils and young people Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively as part of a team What We Offer: A competitive salary: Up to £24,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata) A comprehensive benefits package, including life assurance, pension scheme, and access to a range of health and wellbeing services The opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team, making a significant positive impact on the lives of pupils with ASC and Complex Needs