Senior Classroom Support Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

_**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, sowe’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s worklife balance.We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you couldbe working one day less a week (or equivalent).**__**4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complementof staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more excitingtime to join us #teamOFG!**_**Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant****Location: Kestrel House School, Crouch End, London****Salary: £26,842.25 per annum****Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8.15am start x 5 days, finishtime 4.15, 4.15, 4.00, 3.45, 3.30pm consecutively)****Contract: Permanent, Term Time only****UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.**As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for aHigher Level Teaching Assistant to join the amazing team at Kestrel HouseSchool in Crouch End, London.**About The Role**To provide a high quality education service to pupils and in accordance withCompany policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by theRegulatory Body by complementing the teachers’ delivery of the School’sCurriculum framework and work cooperatively with teachers, pupils and othersupport staff.**Responsibilities** * Undertake activities with individuals, groups or a class of pupils 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 pupils 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 * Monitor, evaluate and provide teachers with feedback on pupils’ participation, progress and achievement * To support the teacher to write, update, implement and evaluate documentation relating to the individual student, including observation and assessment. This will include Behaviour Support Profile (BSP), Individual Risk Assessment, Individual Education Plan, Communication Profile, and Pastoral Support Plan as required and appropriate**Candidate Requirements** * GCSE English and Maths or equivalent (essential) * HLTA Level 4 (desirable)**About Us**Kestrel House School is a Special Educational Needs (SEN) School. We helpeducate and support pupils and young people who have complex needs andspecialise in the communication and learning challenges associated withAutism.We want each young person at Kestrel House School to achieve their ownambitions and to live fulfilling and productive lives. We want you toencourage everyone to achieve their potential and dream big, despite of anychallenges you or they may face. This can be achieved by assisting andsupporting the class teachers with the agreed learning plans, whilst alsobeing responsible for safeguarding the pupils and young people. This willinclude making sure they are healthy, safe and as comfortable as possible andassisting with the physical, emotional, educational and personal care needsfor each individual.The site is in London, Haringey Borough within Crouch End area, quite close tocentral London. The location has the advantage of easy access to publictransport, having the over ground station located 5 to 10 min walk away fromthe school and a 2 bus stops right outside of the school front gates.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 andyoung adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector insetting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes forthose in our care.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officiallycertified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.**Why join Options Autism?****Benefits****Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptionalreward 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 BenefitsPlatform, 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 youngadults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake everyday in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact onthe lives of others.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and youngpeople. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successfulapplicants to a fully enhanced DBS._***You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving youmore time to do the things that make you happy.**__**#1**_