Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salutem Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nurturing and inclusive environment as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at a special independent school dedicated to empowering children with profound and multiple learning disabilities. In this rewarding role, you will support the education and development of pupils, contributing to their learning plans and providing essential assistance in a collaborative team setting. Your efforts will help create a stimulating atmosphere where each child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of students and their families.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with complex needs.
• Ability to support and adapt teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering educational activities.
• Monitor pupil behavior and provide feedback.
• Support personal care and promote pupil welfare.

Skills

Supporting Teaching and Learning

Pupil Welfare and Safeguarding

Monitoring and Recording Progress

Collaboration with Professionals

Education

Relevant Teaching Assistant Qualification

Experience in Special Education

Job description

About The Company

Craig y Parc is a special independent school dedicated to providing high-quality education and support for children with PMLD and complex medical needs. We create a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment tailored to meet the diverse needs of our students. Our mission is to empower our pupils to achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally irrespective of medical needs.

The role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) at Craig y Parc School

The HLTA supports the education and development of all pupils, contributing to learning plans, maintaining pupil data, and supporting the learning environment. They provide support through targeted interventions and assisting the wider learning support team, offering guidance and advice based on their experience and expertise.

Working hours are 8.30am-4.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only.

About The Role

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, term time only

Salary: £21,725 - £23,565 per annum

Job Responsibilities

Supporting Teaching and Learning

1. Assist the Class Teacher with professional duties as outlined in the Professional Standards for Teachers.
2. Understand the curriculum planning and contribute to delivering planned programmes, adapting activities as needed.
3. Deliver high-quality, differentiated educational activities to help pupils reach their full potential.
4. Support the daily running of classes and take the lead in the absence of a class teacher.
5. Select and adapt resources to facilitate learning activities.
6. Reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
7. Participate in responsibilities such as displays, resource organization, risk assessments, and ICT support.
8. Contribute to individual pupil plans and attend review meetings if requested.
9. Support parental involvement and provide feedback on pupil progress.
10. Take responsibility for specific roles such as risk assessment coordination, manual handling, MDT links, ICT, etc.

Pupil Welfare and Safeguarding

1. Follow safeguarding policies to promote pupil welfare.
2. Provide feedback on pupil behavior and relationships.
3. Monitor and intervene in challenging behavior, recording incidents as necessary.
4. Ensure personal care and monitor health and wellbeing, informing relevant professionals of concerns.
5. Encourage independence and high standards of behavior.
6. Support pupils’ cognitive, social, emotional, behavioral, physical, and spiritual development.
7. Assist with therapy or care programmes supervised by professionals.
8. Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and professionals following a multidisciplinary approach.
9. Attend to pupils’ personal needs, including toileting, hygiene, dressing, and eating.

Pupil Attainment and Progress

1. Assess, record, and report on development and progress.
2. Identify pupils’ needs and support their learning with specialist skills.
3. Collaborate with staff and professionals involved with pupils’ education.

Monitoring and Recording Progress

1. Participate in planning and evaluating learning activities.
2. Provide feedback on attainment and progress.
3. Monitor and record responses and achievements, reporting issues to the teacher.
4. Complete documentation accurately for incidents, health, and behavior records.