Higher Level Teaching Assistant HLTA

Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Orchard school- Lufton, Yeovil

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, term time

Salary: £24,518.85 per annum

The Orchard is a small and unique specialist provision, nestled in amongst the woodlands on the outskirts of Yeovil.

We are experiencing growth in our student numbers and are seeking dedicated, highly skilled and creative HLTA to join our team.

Class sizes are very small and the team works closely together to ensure the learning experience is as connected and meaningful for the students as possible.

The school:

The Orchard is an independent, DfE registered co-educational day school, providing specialist education for up to 20 students, aged 11 - 18 years.

We support young people who have suffered trauma, so use a trauma informed and therapeutic approach. Our values are 'Hope' 'Safety' 'Success' and our aim is for our students to leave our care having developed their belief in their own ability and the necessary qualifications to facilitate the next step in their education journey, whatever that may be for them. Our hope is that we have inspired them to step into the world with curiosity and confidence.

The main focus of this role will be to:

• Support students to learn and make progress in lessons.
• Assist the teacher/tutor in the preparation of work.
• Support students during school-based and community-based learning.
• Ensure students make progress in formal learning situations as well as in self-help skills, life skills and social understanding.

You will have:

• A teaching assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Well-developed organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly in relation to tasks undertaken.
• Ability to be a good team player.

Why work for us:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to progress in your career.
• Training opportunities either face to face or online.
• Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
• You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
• Supportive management and senior leads.
• We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK s biggest care providers.

Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern