Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantHLTA (higher level teaching assistant)Visa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageKey stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4Working patternFull time: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per yearContract typePermanentFull-time equivalent salary£25,817 - £28,105 (Pending NJC Pay Award 2024-25)What skills and experience we're looking forJob Title: HigherLevel Teaching AssistantLocation: HolbrookSchool for Autism, Portway Holbrook DE56 0TE, & John O'Gaunts Way, Belper,DE56 0DBGrade/Scale:Grade 09 (Point 16-19) Actual Salary £25,817 to £28,105 (Pending NJC Pay Award 2024-25)Start date: ASAPContract: 37hours per week, 39 weeks per year (TTO)The Holbrook School forAutism is a specialist school for children & young people aged 4-19 withautism and associated difficulties. Our students, may at times, display challengingbehaviour related to their communication, social interaction and/or sensoryprocessing difficulties.Within a safe, structured and predictableenvironment, we deliver a person-centred curriculum that supports students indeveloping independence, confidence, academic and life skills. We strive toenable our students to participate fully in opportunities and experiences bothin school and the wider community, so that students can make informed lifechoices.We are seeking an outstanding HLTA, to work with4-19-year-olds with autism and learning disabilities. Reporting directly to theClass Teacher, the ideal candidate will have a level 3 qualification orequivalent, positive approach to behaviour support and experience of workingwith young people with complex needs, including ADHD, SLD, SEMH.What the school offers its staffBenefits include: LGPS, Westfield Health membership and free parking.For further information or visits to the school, please contact Lucy Hunt, Deputy Headteacher at Holbrook School for Autism, on 01332 880208, via email to info@holbrookschoolforautism.co.uk or visit our website at https://www.esteemmat.co.uk/vacancies. Please use the relevant application form on the MAT website; CVs alone will not be accepted.Closing date for applications: Sunday 13 October 2024 (23:59)Interview date: week commencing 14 October 2024Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.Commitment to safeguardingEsteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.Applying for the jobApply for the job by following the link below.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.