Dynamic HLTA: PPA & SEND Support

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Castle Hill Infant and Junior Schools in Ipswich are looking for an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support the PPA and cover team, and to assist children with SEND under direction of class teachers and the SENDCo. You will help raise achievement while nurturing social, emotional, and cultural needs.

The post reports to the HLTA Lead and is based at Castle Hill. HLTA status is advantageous but not essential; strong literacy and numeracy skills are required.

Qualifications

• HLTA status is advantageous but not essential, though strong literacy and numeracy skills are required.
• SEND experience: Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and delivering Learning Plans/EHCP targets.
• Safeguarding knowledge: Clear awareness of and adherence to safeguarding procedures, health and safety, and equal opportunities policies.
• Core skills: Ability to administer basic first aid and assist with medical procedures following local authority guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Whole Class Instruction: Deliver lessons to whole classes as part of the PPA and cover team.
• Targeted Learning Support: Support children of all abilities, both individually and in small groups.
• SEND and EHCP Support: Implement strategies, programmes, and resources from Learning Plans and assist with Annual Reviews for EHCPs.
• Progress Tracking and Communication: Make notes and communicate progress to teachers and parents.
• Emotional and Behavioural Support: Foster resilience and manage behaviour in line with school policy.
• Classroom and School Environment: Prepare materials, assist with visits, maintain tidy spaces, and support extracurricular activities.

Skills

HLTA status

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

SEND experience

Job description

Castle Hill Infant and Junior Schools in Ipswich are looking for an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support the PPA and cover team, and to assist children with SEND under direction of class teachers and the SENDCo. You will help raise achievement while nurturing social, emotional, and cultural needs.

The post reports to the HLTA Lead and is based at Castle Hill. HLTA status is advantageous but not essential; strong literacy and numeracy skills are required.