HLTA

What skills and experience we're looking for

Be part of an exciting and creative school in Nuneaton for children and young people with autism and/or social, emotional and mental health needs

Job Title

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location

Nuneaton

Hours of Work

38 hrs per week; Mon 8:15 am-4:45 pm, Tues, Weds and Thurs 8:15 am4:30 pm, Fri 8:15 to 3.30 pm

FTE Salary

C24 £27,228.16 FTE – D28 £30,158.59

Actual Salary

C24 £23,519.10 – D28 £26,050.34

Allowances

Special School Allowance £750.00 per academic year

Weeks Worked

39 weeks - Term Time only

Closing Date

Monday 21st September

Interview Date

To be confirmed

Start Date

ASAP

About Us

We are an established Academy placing our young people and their families at the centre of everything we do. We want all pupils to achieve their full potential and develop in a way that makes sense to them.

Our HLTA/Lead Teaching Assistants

Our lead teaching assistants come from various backgrounds, for example, care homes, mainstream education and healthcare settings. ASC, SEMH or AP experience may be an advantage but is not essential. Our only requirement is Level 2 English and Maths.

The role will require you to

•care passionately about each child as an individual •observe and listen •be non-judgemental and unconditionally accepting •develop a positive culture around learning •deliver high standards of care and support •apply and develop strategies for raising achievement •support students to make the most of their talents and abilities •lead on positive behaviour support in your •confidently work with children of any age or ability •respond to advice •commit to further professional development

You will be responsible for

•managing classes of around nine students •leading teaching assistants •organising the classroom •maintaining regular contact with parents and carers •organising trips and visits for your class •monitoring and reviewing short-term targets •covering lessons in the absence of a teacher •Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and support.

What the school offers its staff

Our people are at the heart of our success

•A competitive salary •Discretionary Special School Allowance £750 per annum (pro rata role dependent) •Excellent local government pension scheme •Family Friendly policies •Wellbeing, Bereavement and Menopause policies •Enhanced Sick Pay •Wellbeing initiatives in your setting •Full induction •Training and development and the support of a trained line manager and dedicated senior leaders •Access to further professional development •Cycle to Work Scheme •Annual MAT Life Day to take for that special occasion •Annual Flu Jabs •Free eye tests through Specsavers •An Employee Assistance Programme to Support your health and wellbeing an access to various perks including discounts Tesco, Cineworld, Go Ape and many more •Benefits for death in Service •Long Service Recognition •Recommend a Friend Scheme - £100 Voucher •Trained Mental Health First Aiders •Enhanced DBS Certificate (Paid for by MacIntyre Academies) •Self service portal to facilitate leave and amend personal information •We have an active employee engagement programme which includes Termly ‘You are Awesome’ awards, an annual Employee Big Thank you Day, Annual CPD Trust wide conference. •Access to Blue Light Card/ Discounts for Teachers which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for social care staff/ Teachers and support staff

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.