Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Vocational Skills
Job Summary
We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Vocational Skills to join our team at Hillingdon Manor School, part of Options Autism. This is an excellent opportunity to work with pupils aged 11-14, providing high-quality education and support in a safe and inclusive environment.
About the Role
The successful candidate will complement the teachers' delivery of the school's Curriculum framework, working cooperatively with teachers, pupils, and other support staff. Key responsibilities include:
* Undertaking activities with individuals, groups, or a class of pupils to facilitate their physical, emotional, and educational development within a safe environment.
* Carrying out pre-determined educational activities and work programmes, promoting independent learning to support pupils' understanding.
* Helping pupils make progress in a range of classroom settings, ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
* Contributing to the preparation and planning of lessons, developing resources and opportunities for pupils to learn in school and out-of-school contexts.
* Preparing and delivering vocational lessons, delivering specific interventions to pupils.
* Providing detailed verbal and written feedback on lesson content, pupil responses to learning activities, and pupil behaviour, to teachers and students.
Essential Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Qualifications relevant to the role.
* Experience of working in an SEN environment.
* Experience of working with pupils with Autism (highly desirable).
About Us
Hillingdon Manor provides specialist education for 185 pupils, aged between 3.5 and 19. Our Secondary School supports around 125 pupils, with smaller class sizes and varied qualifications depending on individual needs and abilities.
Why Join Us?
As part of Options Autism, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. Benefits include:
* Life Assurance.
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions.
* 'Your Wellbeing Matters' – access to mental health support services and physical health checks.
You will also enjoy a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, which includes a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, as well as discounts and cycle-to-work schemes.