Higher Level TA Pastoral

Job Description

Overview and Responsibilities HLTA - Pastoral, Aurora WoodlandsContract Type: Term Time OnlyHours: 40 hours per week, term time onlySalary: £13.14 p/hr - £14.34 p/hr depending on experience and qualificationsLocation: Aurora Woodlands, DarwenThe Aurora GroupThe Aurora Group is an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities. Aurora Woodlands School is an independent day school in Lancashire providing specialist education foryoung people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH).Main purpose of the role:The focus of the HLTA: Pastoral is to address pastoral and academic barriers to learning for a targeted group of individual pupils via small group and 1-1 study sessions to enable them to achieve their full potential. Developing and implementing integrationpackages, pastoral, and catch-up interventions, liaising with families and agencies to enhance access to education.The job description is based on the generic HLTA and there will be specific focus around Pastoral such as, but not limited to

• Devise and develop a range of alternative strategies to promote functional, improving behaviour & well-being, addressing the needs of specific children on a day-by-day

• Deliver individual and group restorative mentoring programmes, which provide a range of strategies to support and develop pupil’s specific needs

Skills and Qualifications Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate –

• The Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification is required
• GCSE pass above C (or 4 in the new GCSE system) in English and Maths
• Relevant knowledge and experience of pupils with SEN, SLD/PMLD, ADHD and ASD
• Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures
• Experience of managing a range of approaches to behaviour, including managing behaviours that challenge.
• Able to work within the parameters of the physical demands of the job role.

Benefits and Additional Information Whats on offer

• Training and Development

Within Aurora, we strongly believe that learning and development should not be limited to just the children and young people we support. We offer wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career.

• Save money on your bills!

With the cost of living rising we have a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs and help make your money go further. Perkbox is a free app for you to use on the go wherever you are. You can get deals and discounts to save money onthings like your weekly food bill, phone plans, internet, eating out, gym memberships, insurance and more. You can also use Perkbox for our cycle to work scheme and car scheme.

• Competitive Pay and Reward

Every year we compare the market rates of pay and rewards to insure they are comparable or better to other similar organisations. We also offer Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Pension and Life Assurance.

• UK Health Cash Plan

This plan can help cover your day to day healthcare expenditure such as optician and dental bills. You and your children are covered on this plan and you can also choose to upgrade and add a partner to enjoy the benefits with you.

• Employee Assistance Programme

Your health and wellbeing is very important to us and we have support available on a wide variety of issues, helping you with online tools, information and via a freephone counselling service available 24/7.

• Refer a friend for £1,000

We’ll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (*terms apply)How to applyPlease complete a full online application form. If you need any assistance in completing or would like any further information please get in touch with Recruitment Partner, Karen Barnfield atSuccessful 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 filteringrules) 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 andis a disability confident and equal opportunities employer