ASC Experienced HLTA

ASC Experienced HLTA-  BH1 1HF Bournemouth

A large secondary school Bournemouth with an ASC resource base is looking for staff to work in and help with the running of the resource base. The base will consist of a SEND teacher and 3 specially trained teaching assistants. There is a low pupil to adult ratio, ensuring individual children’s needs are met. Experience working with children with Autism is essential. The school has good public transport links, and a range of local amenities close by.

You will be working in the ASC resource base, supporting students work towards individual developmental targets. Some of the work will be one-to-one and some will be with small groups. You will mentor some less experienced TAs and support their professional development using a coaching approach.

Main responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of the resource base lead teacher
• Provide highly effective support for students
• Assist with planning and resourcing
• Model effective teaching techniques
• Provide support and guidance to support staff professional development

Essential Criteria/Skills

• HLTA qualification
• Very good level of spoken and written English

• Previous experience working with individuals with SEN/Autism/Complex Needs/SEMH is desirable
• Have a right to work in the UK (A Valid Visa)
• At least one recent child-based reference and relevant DBS/ Police checks.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience working with children who have SEND/SEMH needs
• SEND/ Education qualification 
• Mentoring/Coaching experience

What can Five Education offer you?

• One of the best supply experiences in The South West - check out our google reviews!
• Free specialised, in-person training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more.
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 5 days).
• Subsidised initial DBS cost (we pay £15, you pay £30).
• Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working.

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more. We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employers NI. We are also proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be a face-to-face interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.

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