Overview

and Responsibilities

Higher Level Teaching Assistant 

Location:Caterham, Surrey and then moving to Chaldon, Surrey (RH1 3DB) from the summer term of 5.
Actual salary:£, - £, dependant on qualificationsPlus £0 Welcome bonus For HLTA with SEN Experience* 

Hourly rate: £. - £. per hour

Hours: hours per week - Term Time only - Start time 8.am - Finish time Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 4.pm. Tuesday 5pm and Friday 4pm

Contract:Fixed Term Contract - months 

Aurora Caterham Education Centre (CEC)

We’re currently looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for our school. You will support the Class teacher with all elements of the day to day running of the class and to teach whole classes, groups and individual lessons in consultation with the Class Teacher on a regular basis across a range of classes. They also will run interventions in groups and 1:1.

Aurora Chaldon School and its satellite Caterham Education Centre 

Chaldon School will be opening as a new school in the summer of 5. At this time, Caterham Education Centre will join this registration and become a satellite of Chaldon School. As one school, both sites will share the same Leadership, Admin, Therapy and Teaching teams. Students will have access to the same curriculum, opportunities and resources across both sites. 

What’s in it for you? / Why Should You Apply?

You want to make a difference in the lives of our students and their families. You want to contribute to our broad and creative curriculum offer. You want to work with an inspiring student population. You enjoy working as part of a collaborative and committed multi-disciplinary team. You have a strong commitment to student and staff well-being and want to work in an organisation with the same strong values. You want to work within an organisation that support, develops and invests in their staff.

Key Duties:

Pupil Welfare and Safeguarding

Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils according to the school’s policies, including safeguarding and PREVENT. Provide meaningful feedback on pupil behaviour, relationships and attitudes. Monitor pupils conduct and behaviour throughout the learning process and intervene to resolve highly complex, difficult or very challenging issues and to keep records of incidents, health, behaviour etc. as necessary Promote pupils’ cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development and spiritual well-being. Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes, designed and supervised by a therapist/care professional during timetabled sessions.

Supporting Teaching and Learning

To lead in the absence of any Class Teachers across the school. Assist the Class Teacher with carrying out the professional duties of a teacher as outlined in the Professional Standards for Teachers. 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. Reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers Take an active role in key areas of responsibility across the school including displays and organising resource. Develop and implement individual plans for pupils (such as the educational elements in an EHCP), including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews if requested.

Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the team when required. Please see the link below for our full job description:

Skills and Qualifications

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification, or demonstrate equivalent skill level. GCSE pass above C grade 4 in English and Maths

Benefits and Additional Information

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

Life assurance Enhanced pension scheme * Welcome bonus is payable in 2 payments - % following successful completion of probation and % after one year service 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.

Apply/Enquiries:

If you are interested in this role then please apply on-line, or for more information please contact