Job Description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), Secure Children's Home - Grade SO1 (Term Time Only)

Leeds City Council - Children and families
Actual Salary £27,816 - £28,816 plus Secure Unit Allowance of £2,583
Hours 37 hours per week Mon-Fri
Contract type Permanent
Location- Leeds

Are you resilient and empathetic, with the ability to inspire positive change in vulnerable young people who can be hard to engage? Do you have a good understanding of child and adolescent development, a restorative approach and relevant experience? If the answer's yes, the role of HLTA at this Secure Children's Home could be right for you.

Here we care for 24 young people aged 10 to 18. They are referred to us following court proceedings, placed on remand or sentenced to a period of detention, or because they need to be placed in secure accommodation for their own safety or the safety of others. You will lead a team of care practitioners who have a vital role in the daily lives and long-term outlook for the vulnerable young people , who may have complex needs and display challenging behaviours.

Our goal is to inspire change in attitudes, behaviours, learning and emotions. We want to enable every young person to grow up and make a positive contribution as part of their family and wider community, safe from risk-taking behaviour, exploitation and offending.

The role

As an HLTA, you will be expected to provide 1:1 support for our young people with additional learning needs in accessing all aspects of the curriculum. You will also be required to plan, deliver and assess learning activities in consultation with curriculum subject leads.

About you
We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic, adaptable candidates with the personal qualities to connect with and inspire vulnerable children and young people. You must have:

" good IT skills particularly in MS Office Word, Excel and database programmes, email and the Internet
" good interpersonal and communication skills, including face-to-face, telephone and written communication skills
" able to listen actively, ask questions, clarify points and check understanding
" ability to deal positively and objectively with challenging pupils
" ability to demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team
" ability to work using own initiative and adhere to strict timescales
" effective skills in the facilitation of mentoring, supervising and developing pupils with a wide spectrum learning styles and educational needs
" ability to manage self and work under pressure
" ability to lead learning activities and monitor progress of young people within their subject area.

We expect the following experience and qualifications:
" 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including English and mathematics
" Level 4 qualification in education delivery or commitment to achieving the qualification within a reasonable period (we pay the course fees)
" understanding of child and adolescent development
" understanding of restorative and trauma-informed practice
" knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and child protection and safeguarding principles
" experience working in a residential childcare/education environment and of supporting children or young people with complex and challenging behaviour
" experience of delivering learning activities within a classroom environment and on a 1:1 basis with young people.

To discuss further please apply and we can arrange a convenient time to speak,

Brook Street Social Care is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.