Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Leeds, United Kingdom - Five Rivers Child Care Ltd

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd

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Leeds, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Your Teaching career with Five Rivers Child Care starts here; we are looking for
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our school in
Leeds.

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 a HLTA, your day will be varied and exciting you will be able to support our teachers by assisting in the classrooms or out in the community whilst following a flexible structure and helping our children and young people to unlock their passion for learning.

You will be based in our Ofsted registered school but may also support our 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're getting the most out of your career.

We know how important it is that we look after you, so you can look after the children who need you, and that's one of the key reasons we were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021.

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.

About Five Rivers
Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise that has been turning children's lives around since 1989.

We offer a range of supportive, safe environments for children and young people whose mainstream and other school settings have not worked.

Our Ofsted registered and rated independent schools around England offer various academic, vocational, SEN, and disabilities (SEND) options.

Our Team at Fountain House School - Leeds

Fountain House School is a small, intimate, calm, and well-organised learning environment that creates a safe, nurturing atmosphere where pupils can learn, work and play.

It is the education arm of a tripod-integrated service Five Rivers Childcare provides, including residential, clinical, and education.

We are based in Leeds, and our children are aged between 8-17 with SEMH needs; our school provides a broad-based curriculum that supports the growth and development of the whole child.

The Fountain House family is warm and welcoming, with a small team of vibrant, energetic, and happy staff passionate about delivering good quality education in a bespoke, therapeutic, and trauma-informed manner to our children.

If you are enthusiastic, emotional, and fun-loving, seeking to join a dynamic and exciting team, look no further Fountain House School is the place for you.

Hours
Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority
Our full-time hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 am -4:30 pm

Why Five Rivers?

Ongoing training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
We are committed to your development we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
Perk Box High Street Discounts
Ongoing training and support from inhouse and external trainers
Employee Support Programmes
Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
Refer a friend bonus scheme
Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements:

Good written and IT skills.
Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
Able to actively listen to others.
Valid Driving Licence this is essential for this role
Have the Right to Work in the UK

If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£22,387.00-£25,585.00 per year

Benefits: