Higher Level Teaching Assistants

Higher Level Teaching Assistants

Start Date: 1st September 2022
Hours: Full-Time Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent
Salary: NJC18-20

At the Auriga Academy Trust, we support local special schools for children and young adults with a range of complex needs and disabilities aged 4 – 19. Our pupils are at the heart of our vision and we believe that together we can make a positive difference. We recognise that the success of our schools largely depends on the quality of our staff and we are committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding individuals. Our schools provide real opportunities for aspiring teachers, school leaders and support staff. We recognise that the success of our schools largely depends on the quality of our staff and are committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding individuals.

Strathmore School is a forward-thinking and innovative Special School based in purpose built campuses co-located with local, inclusive minded mainstream schools in Richmond Upon Thames.

We are a happy, positive and hardworking staff, educating learners aged 4-19 with severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities, many of whom have a co-diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition. We work closely with colleagues from Educational Psychology, Health and Social Care to ensure that our learners receive all the support and challenge they need to achieve. Every learner has an Education, Health and Care Plan that details what and how they are learning, including input from Speech and Language, Occupational and Physiotherapy. Our Family Worker provides invaluable encouragement and information to our families. We have great aspirations for all learners and high expectations of ourselves.

Successful candidates will:

Have experience of working with children and young people (experience of working with children with SLD/PMLD/ASC is an advantage)
Have good communication and numeracy skills; to be considered, you will have achieved a GCSE Grade A*- C 4/9 or equivalent (please provide evidence of these qualifications)
Be well organised and able to contribute to assessment and planning as overseen by the Class Teacher
Be creative and have an enthusiastic, imaginative, and caring approach to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Have high expectations of learners’ achievements relating to communication, independence, inclusion in the community and behaviour.

We offer you:

Excellent professional development and promotion opportunities,
Enthusiastic and supportive colleagues, parents & governors,
A well-resourced school that promotes wellbeing for all,
The opportunity to make a significant, positive contribution to the learning and experiences of local learners with SLD in this unique Special School.

Closing date for applications: 09:00am 13th June 2022

Interviews: WC 27th June 2022

The Auriga Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with a check of the DBS barred list.