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

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd
Five Rivers Child Care Ltd
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Taunton, United Kingdom

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About us
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 with whom mainstream and other school settings have not worked.

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


We are looking for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our
1 Ace Provision /school in
Somerset, you will be working with an experienced team and 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 interesting you will be able to support our teachers by assisting in the classrooms or out in the community, whilst following a flexible structure and supporting our children and young people to unlock their passion for learning.


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 be working 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.

Not only do we source and deliver up-to-date training opportunities, but we also 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 are looking for committed and dedicated people that 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 with whom mainstream and other school settings have not worked.

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


Our Team at Park House School


Park House is a small bungalow on the edge of a beautiful park in central Taunton, we are a team of 26 who support children and young people covering Somerset, our children are aged between 8-19 years.

We offer a school without walls for our children & young people.

We have our own forest school area and a teaching site at a local equine facility as well as lots of access to other areas and settings.

We have been awarded the Attachment & Trauma -Sensitive Award (ATSSA)

  • Gold
We are looking forward to you joining our team


To view the role profile in full, please click apply

Hours
Term Time, this goes in line with the local authority

Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 am -16:30pm


The role is full-time over 5 days per week, however, if you would like the opportunity for part-time or compressed hours, we would be happy to speak to you about this.


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 Maternity Leave package for mothers who have been with us
  • 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.
  • NQTS or QTS registration
  • 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 simply have the passion to make 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._


We are looking for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our
1 Ace Provision /school in
Somerset, you will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

As a HLTA, your da
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