Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Based near Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY21
Salary - up to £22,463 per annum depending on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, flexible working arrangements available
We are looking for an enthusiastic, qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the team.
The role involves individual support for young people but also the ability to cover lessons for absent teachers, provide SEMH interventions for our young people and to be a really active member of the school team.
An ability to offer some MFL teaching would be a massive bonus!
The Henslow and Evolution School is an OFSTED registered Independent Special School for young people with social, emotional and mental health challenges.
Some of our young people are autistic, some have ADHD, almost all have experienced early childhood trauma.
Our school is set across two sites, the Secondary school is located west of Shrewsbury near the village of Middletown.
We achieved GOOD with Outstanding features in our most recent inspection.
All of our staff are trained in Reflective Therapeutic Intervention, to ensure a consistent approach to our positive behaviour support and this compliments our bespoke approach to the holistic development of our students; academically, socially and emotionally.
In our small, nurturing environment you will be able to genuinely make a difference; having the time to provide the attachment-based nurture and support that our students need to be successful.
Working for New Reflexions you will also benefit from:
Referral Bonus: refer a friend and receive up to £1,000 payment for qualified referrals Sector leading Training and Development with funding for CPD opportunities Workforce well-Being packages including Confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Free face to face counselling On-line tool kits and interactive programmes Bike to work Scheme Access to the blue light cards scheme; savings and discounts on-line and in store including reduced gym membership Access to Company Caravans to use with your family Workplace Pension School holidays generally in-line with Shropshire school term dates
We can offer a supportive team, a very progressive approach towards professional development, and a positive, problem-solving working environment.
Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.
Therefore, the successful candidate for the post of Higher Level Teaching Assistant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and our safer recruitment process.