Senior Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

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Our higher level teaching assistants are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. You ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs . You ll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. As a higher level teaching assistant at Witherslack Group, you ll get all the support you need to succeed. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career. The greatest achievements often don t come easy but Hall Cliffe has earned a reputation as a school that can help turn young people s lives around. The school is housed in a stunning listed building at the centre of which is a tranquil courtyard that is used for both recreational and therapeutic activities. However, the true centre of everything at Hall Cliffe School are the pupils, which is evident in the unwavering commitment and support that the staff team offer to each young person. The school supports young people with ADHD, ASD, Asperger s or SEMH needs. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus you ll get: Training : A full induction and on the job training Holiday : You ll work hard at WG, so you ll be rewarded with full school holidays If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group Flexible benefits : meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefits here Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schools here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Contributory pension (matched up to 5%) Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You ll be more than a Teaching Assistant, you ll be able to connect with our pupils because of: - Significant experience as a Teaching assistant - Your genuine passion for supporting children learn and the impact it can have on their lives - Your ability to plan meetings, work without supervision and liaise with teachers to devise complementary learning activities. - You ll also need a relevant NVQ Level 3 and a HLTA qualification, or equivalent Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here . Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD
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Location:
Wakefield
Job Type:
FullTime

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