Alternative Provision - Higher Level Teaching Assi

Job Description

Could you deliver content to a small group of pupils that have struggled at school Have you supported children with mental health needs in a school or care setting previously Are you kind and compassionate, as well as motivating and engagingFive Education is working with an alternative provision school in Taunton, Somerset. The school require a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for pupils who have a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) such as autism and some challenging behaviour due to AdverseChildhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma. The school provides children with another opportunity to achieve in education. The pupils are following a bespoke curriculum that is tailored to their needs. The right candidate will have had experience with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs and beconfident in helping children to self-regulate and utilise coping mechanisms. Some of the pupils receive therapeutic support to enable them to engage at school. The chosen candidate will be following a trauma-informed practice model. The successful candidate will benefit from working in a school where children are at the core of all decisions. The school want to provide the right person with all the skills needed to be effective in the role therefore training and tailored support will beprovided. Responsibilities and Duties Supporting 1:1 in class Help the pupils move from one activity to the next Make learning fun and enjoyable Be a support to the pupils when they are struggling, and help them to calm down Build strong relationships with pupils and teaching staff to ensure that the pupils achieve their potentialEssential Criteria-Previous experience working with individuals with SEN/Autism/Complex Needs/SEMH.-Have a right to work in the UK (A Valid Visa).-At least one recent child-based reference and relevant DBS/ Police checks.What can Five Education offer you-One of the best supply experiences in Bristol - check out our google reviews!-Free specialised, in-person training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more.-Free DBS (refunded when you work 5 days).-Subsidised initial DBS cost (we pay £15, you pay £30).-Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working.If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more. We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you. Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employers NI. We are also proud to be an accredited Living Wage Employer. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does includeholiday pay.Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checksand will need to have a DBS; there will also be a face-to-face interview.We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.