Overview
and Responsibilities
HLTA – Behaviour Lead
Location: Pilning, Bristol, BS 4JN
Salary: £,. - £,. actual salary, based on experience and qualifications
Hours : hours per week – Term time only
Closing Date: 7th May 5
Aurora Hedgeway is a dynamic and inspiring provision for children and young people aged 7- with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs.
We are currently looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Behaviour Lead. The school supports young people aged 7 - with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs.
We offer life skills and a wide range of GCSE/ Functional Skills/BTEC accreditations alongside a functional skills/entry level pathway. Behaviours across the school are excellent.
The role:
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate HLTA – Behaviour Lead to join our dynamic team. This role will involve working closely with staff, students, and parents to ensure a positive and effective learning environment for all. If you have a strong commitment to supporting positive behaviour, promoting excellent attendance, and working collaboratively with a school community, we would love to hear from you!
Key Duties:
1. To support staff to proactively support the young people on a daily basis.
2. Maintain an overview of risk and higher end behaviours ensuring that all physical interventions (RPI are reviewed and action to support the reduction of RPI is taken
3. Monitor and report on attendance and punctuality across the site and actions taken to improve this as well as daily safeguarding checks.
4. Support and supervise pupils throughout the school day whilst promoting independence, self-esteem and social inclusion;
5. Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement
6. To support teachers with the behavioural management of groups and individuals within the whole class setting, so that teaching objectives are met and best use is made of teaching time
7. To support the Deputy Headteacher/Headteacher and governance by having a knowledge of systems and information that relates to behaviour, welfare and personal development.
8. Work with the children and support their learning, providing further explanation where needed, and work towards meaningful qualifications.
Please see the attached job description for the full breakdown of duties:
Skills and Qualifications
Experience & Qualifications:
Successful candidate are likely to demonstrate the following:
9. Level 3 TA or prepared to work towards a HTLA qualification, Experience of working with SEND or a specialism
10. Meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards
11. Experience working with young people in a pastoral or safeguarding capacity
12. Experience of working in a SEN setting (ASC and SEMH) and ability to apply ASC
13. Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and risk management.
14. Ability to analyse data to inform decision-making and intervention strategies.
15. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
16. Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
17. Proficiency in using MIS systems such as Engage or MyConcern
18. Full driving licence.
Benefits and Additional Information
What’s on offer?
19. Training and Development
Within Aurora, we strongly believe that learning and development should not be limited to just the children and young people we support. We offer wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career.
20. Save money on your bills!!
With the cost of living rising we have a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs and help make your money go further. Perkbox is a free app for you to use on the go wherever you are. You can get deals and discounts to save money on things like your weekly food bill, phone plans, internet, eating out, gym memberships, insurance and more. You can also use Perkbox for our cycle to work scheme and car scheme.
21. Competitive Pay and Reward
Every year we compare the market rates of pay and rewards to ensure they are comparable or better to other similar organisations. We also offer Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Pension and Life Assurance.
22. UK Health Cash Plan
This plan can help cover your day to day healthcare expenditure such as optician and dental bills. You and your children are covered on this plan and you can also choose to upgrade and add a partner to enjoy the benefits with you.
23. Employee Assistance Programme
Your health and wellbeing is very important to us and we have support available on a wide variety of issues, helping you with online tools, information and via a freephone counselling service available /7.
24. Refer a friend for £1,
We’ll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (*terms apply)
How to apply?
Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Karen in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at