Higher Level Teaching Assistant - River Valley School

Join River Valley, our new independent school bespoke for SEMH pupils based in Sheffield.

As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to be part of a growing team in a purpose-built school, where you will support our incredible children on their educational journey. Our school is located adjacent to and working alongside the brand-new Skills Street Project.

You will work with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible and Turn Children’s Lives Around.

As an HLTA, you will follow a flexible structure and help our children and young people unlock their passion for learning. You will be based in our Ofsted-registered school and, when required, support 1 ACE provision locally.

You will work within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and follow a therapeutic practice.

Our leadership team will invest in your professional development in the Education sector. We source and deliver up-to-date training opportunities and prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you get the most out of your career.

Our young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we seek dedicated individuals who wish to continue their careers with a therapeutically based organisation and leading alternative education provider.

Hours

Term Time: This aligns with Sheffield’s local authority.

This post is for a full-time position based on 37.5 hours per week,

The role is full-time, over five days per week

Why Five Rivers?

• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Company Pension
• Employee Support Programmes
• Blue Light card
• Enhanced maternity package for mothers who have been with us for over one year.
• Ongoing training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Refer a Foster Carer Bonus
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements

• Valid Driving Licence – this is desirable for this role
• Have the Right to Work in the UK If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, which includes obtaining employment references and a DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

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