Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) / ELSA

Salary: £27,463.12 - £29,982.50 - depending on experience and qualifications Category: Education Position Type: Permanent Full-Time Term Time Only Location: Hedgeway School Hours: 40 hours per week At Aurora Hedgeway School, we provide a dynamic and inspiring environment for children and young people aged 7–19 with autism and associated social and communication needs. We offer every student the opportunity to explore and fulfil their unique potential. With provision spanning from Key Stage 2 through to post-16, we are committed to supporting students at every stage of their educational journey, helping them develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to succeed. We're looking for an experienced and compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) / ELSA to join our team and help support the emotional wellbeing, development and learning of our students. The Role As a HLTA / ELSA, you'll play a key role in supporting both the educational and emotional development of our students. Working closely with teachers, therapists and wider school staff, you'll deliver high-quality learning experiences and targeted emotional literacy interventions that help students thrive both academically and personally. You'll support classroom learning, provide individual and small-group interventions, and help embed positive approaches to emotional wellbeing and behaviour across the school. What You'll Be Doing Delivering high-quality educational activities and learning experiences that support students to achieve their full potential Planning and delivering individual and small-group emotional literacy interventions tailored to students' needs Supporting teachers with positive behaviour strategies, emotional regulation approaches and wellbeing initiatives Leading classes in the absence of a teacher, ensuring continuity of learning and support Monitoring and recording progress against EHCP outcomes and emotional literacy targets Contributing to the planning, delivery and