Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Behaviour)

Provide behaviour and pastoral support to pupils with additional needs
- Deliver targeted interventions to improve behaviour, engagement and wellbeing
- Support pupils to access learning and reintegrate following incidents
- Implement behaviour strategies with staff and pastoral teams
- Build positive relationships and act as a trusted adult
- Assist with planning, monitoring and reporting on pupil progress
- Support classroom behaviour and supervise when needed
- Work with parents, staff and external agencies to support outcomes
- Maintain safeguarding, wellbeing and professional standards
- Engage in ongoing training, including HLTA qualification (if required)
- Engage in ongoing professional development, including working towards HLTA qualification (if required)

Are you ready to grow your career in SEND? We are seeking a caring, motivated and enthusiastic Higher Level Assistant to join our growing team. Whether you are experienced or looking for a rewarding career change, this is a genuine opportunity to support pupils with additional needs to achieve their potential., GCSE English and maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent)
- HLTA qualification or equivalent, or willingness to complete the qualification within 6 months of starting in the role
- First-Aid training or willingness to complete it
- Strong experience supporting children or young people, ideally in a school or other educational setting
- Confident planning and leading teaching and learning activities (under supervision)
- Calm, patient and emotionally resilient
- Good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Understanding of pupil needs, including SEND
- Ability to support teaching, learning and behaviour effectively
- Calm, resilient and able to manage challenging situations
- Knowledge of safeguarding and commitment to pupil wellbeing

Fitzwaryn School is widely recognised as an outstanding provider of education within Oxfordshire for pupils aged 3-19 years whose Special Educational Needs range from Moderate Learning Difficulties through to profound and multiple learning difficulties. Our school is warm, ambitious and highly resourced, offering a supportive, therapeutic environment where staff are encouraged to grow and make a real impact.

Competitive salary
- Full induction programme and ongoing CPD, including specialist SEN training
- Paid wellbeing days, free flu vaccinations and on-site parking
- Flexible working options (part-time or job share considered)
- Local Government Pension (LGPS)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Refer-a-friend scheme (earn up to £500)
- A strong, therapeutic and supportive school culture