Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Preparation for Adulthood)

We are looking to recruit Higher Level Teaching Assistants to join our team at Chaldon School. This is an exciting opportunity to join the school at the start of their journey. You will be based at Aurora Chaldon school with a requirement to work out of our satellite site Caterham when required.

The main purpose of the role:

The purpose of the Higher Level Teaching Assistant is to 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 across a range of classes. With a particular interest in Preparation for Adulthood, the role will also support pupils in developing the essential skills, confidence and independence they need to prepare for life beyond school, including developing their communication, social interaction, daily living and life skills to help them achieve their full potential.

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

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.

· To provide high quality, challenging and differentiated educational activities and experiences through teaching a broad and balanced curriculum aiming at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning.

· Develop and implement individual plans for pupils (such as the educational elements in an EHCP), including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews if requested.

Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required.

· GCSE Maths and English qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.

· The Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification or demonstrate equivalent skill level.

· Previous experience of working within a relevant SEND Provision.

· Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures

· Experience of managing a range of approaches to behaviour, including managing behaviours that challenge.

· Knowledge and interest in teaching Preparation for Adulthood.

· Experience working within education is advantageous

· Experience of working within a multi-cultural, inclusive setting

Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.