Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*? Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). 4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG! Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant Location: Overton School, Ludlow, Shropshire  Salary: £25,000 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm Contract: Permanent, Term Time only As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team at Overton School, part of Options Autism. Job Purpose To provide a high quality education service to pupils and in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body by complementing the teachers’ delivery of the School’s Curriculum framework and work cooperatively with teachers, pupils and other support staff.  Key Task Areas and Responsibilities

• Undertake activities with individuals, groups or a class of children in order to facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development within a safe environment usually under the supervision of a teacher * Carry out pre-determined educational activities and work programmes ensuring that specific guidelines are followed whilst promoting independent learning to support the children’s understanding. 
• Help pupils make progress in a range of classroom settings, ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Contribute to the preparation and planning of lessons including developing resources and opportunities for pupils to learn in school and out-of-school contexts in accordance with lesson plans and in response to pupil need 
• Prepare and deliver lessons, under the direction of the teacher, including covering for teacher absence and deliver specific interventions to pupils 
• Provide detailed verbal and written feedback on lesson content, pupil responses to learning activities and pupil behaviour, to teachers and students
• Use behaviour management strategies, in line with the school’s policy and procedures, to contribute to a purposeful learning environment and encourage students to interact and work co-operatively with others
• To ensure that the available equipment and resources are used, stored and maintained efficiently
• Promote and reinforce student’s self-esteem and independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement and self-reliance

To view the job description, please click here -  About Us Overton School provides specialist education for young people between the ages of 7 – 18. A nurturing and therapeutic setting comprising of a special school for autistic individuals, learning disabilities and other complex needs. We are located in the beautiful Shropshire countryside on the periphery of the market town of Ludlow. The school is situated in a large characterful Victorian building sensitively adapted to meet the varying needs of up to 45 young people. Our school offers a purposeful learning environment with dedicated learning spaces which facilitate the provision of a bespoke education through carefully planned educational pathways. For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. *Please note we are an independent school and therefore our school terms will differ from others in the local area. Why join Options Autism? Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support -  inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit #1