We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our school without walls covering the Bristol and Bath areas. You will work with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible. As an HLTA, your day will be varied and interesting. You will support our teachers by assisting in the classrooms and the community for children who cannot attend school; you will follow a flexible structure and support our children and young people to unlock their passion for learning. You will be based in our Ofsted registered school but will also support 1 ACE provision locally. 1 ACE (Another Chance Education) is our alternative education provision, which works with children and young people who struggle in their formal or specialised education settings; we offer education on an outreach basis or within one of our Ofsted registered a school.
You will work within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and follow a therapeutic practice. Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the Education sector. We source and deliver up-to-date training opportunities and prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you get the most out of your career. Our young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we seek dedicated people who want to continue their careers with a therapeutically based organisation and leading alternative education provision.
Responsibilities
- Support teachers by assisting in the classrooms and community for children who cannot attend school.
- Follow a flexible structure and support our children and young people to unlock their passion for learning.
- Work within a Trauma‑informed practice model to support and follow therapeutic practice.
- Support the 1 ACE (Another Chance Education) provision locally, including outreach and within an Ofsted registered school.
- Assist in providing education to children and young people in alternative settings.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Good written and IT skills.
- Ability to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
- Active listening skills.
- Valid Driving Licence with access to a vehicle is essential.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Experience working within specialist education provision is preferred.
- Passion for making a difference.
- Willingness to undergo appropriate child protection screening, employment references and a DBS check.
Working Hours
Full‑time hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 a.m. – 04:30 p.m. The role is full‑time over five days per week; however, if you would like the opportunity for part‑time or compressed hours, we would be happy to discuss it with you.
Benefits
- Company pension scheme.
- Ongoing training and support from in‑house and external trainers.
- Employee Support Programmes.
- Blue Light card.
- Enhanced maternity package for mothers with more than one year of service.
- Learning & Development Team for continued training and learning.
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
- Refer a Foster Carer Bonus.
- Long service and recognition scheme.
- Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme.
Why Five Rivers?
Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People and offers a supportive, professionally focused environment.
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