Higher Level Teaching Assistant

ELSA / Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hourly Rate: £14.70 - £16.04 per hour (£26,265.95 - £28,660.26 dependent on experience and qualifications) Plus £2,000 Welcome bonus*
Location: Effingham, Surrey
Contract: Full-time, Term time only
Hours: 40 hours per week

REED Education are on the lookout for a talented ELSA / Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team in Effingham, Leatherhead. The successful candidate will deliver interventions around emotional literacy and mental wellbeing to our autistic students aged between 11 – 16, who have associated behavioural and communication difficulties, and some may have multiple learning difficulties.

Day to Day of the role:

• Support the SENCO, Clinical teams, and class teachers with aspects of emotional literacy as identified.
• Assist the Class Teacher in the day-to-day running of the class and support with the delivery of emotional literacy.
• Work closely with team members delivering therapeutic interventions and support the implementation of therapy programmes, strategies, and supports in class.
• Be flexible and able to adapt to the varying needs of the role and lend a hand whenever required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• GCSE Maths and English qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification or demonstrate equivalent skill level.
• ELSA qualification is desirable, or the candidate must be willing to achieve this qualification within the first 2 years in post.
• Knowledge of/experience in special educational needs, particularly autism is essential.
• Experience working with young people with emotional literacy needs is essential.
• Knowledge of/experience in working with young people with trauma and attachment/ACEs is desirable.
• Understanding of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.

Benefits:

• Life assurance and Pension.
• Welcome bonus* (terms apply).
• Perkbox - offering high street discounts.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Car lease scheme.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Free membership to our Health cash back plan.

How to apply:
To apply, please press the 'Apply' button. Please note, you will also be required to complete an additional online application form at the school's request. Applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check.

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

*The welcome bonus is payable in two instalments: 50% after successful completion of probation and 50% after one year of service.

Please note that shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search. This advert may be removed at any time without prior notice if the position is filled.