High Level Teaching Assistant (Grade 8)

eTeach UK Limited; Wigston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive professional development

Free parking

Long service award after 5 years

Staff well-being service

Financial well-being support

Job summary

eTeach UK Limited in Wigston, Leicestershire, is recruiting a fully-time High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for our all-age special school. You will work with pupils aged 4-19 with learning disabilities, delivering high-quality lessons and supporting teachers across the curriculum.

The role requires a Level 4 HLTA/Teaching and Learning qualification, right to work in the UK, and a valid driving license. Salary is pro rata £22,973–£24,921, based on 39 weeks per year, with full-time equivalent

Qualifications

• HLTA/Teaching and Learning/Equivalent - Level 4 qualification.
• Right to work in UK.
• Driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality teaching and learning.
• Plan and prepare lessons for whole classes to cover PPA.
• Support teachers in developing the curriculum and opportunities for students.
• Evaluate pupil progress through a range of assessments.
• Monitor pupil learning and modify tasks as needed.
• Develop structured teaching activities to motivate learning.
• Apply behaviour management strategies per school policy.
• Attend teacher meetings and contribute to team discussions.
• Lead and support other adults supporting learning.
• Attend training (payment covered via timesheet).

Skills

Empathy

Behaviour management

PPA planning

Curriculum support

Education

HLTA/Teaching and Learning/Equivalent - Level 4

Right to work in UK

Driving license

Job description

Birkett House is a very popular and successful all age special school for pupils with learning difficulties. We are a multi-sited school in South Leicestershire, the main site is in Wigston, and we also have inclusion units at Thistly Meadow Primary School (Blaby), Little Hill Primary School (Wigston), Thomas Estley Community College (Broughton Astley) and a purpose-built Senior Department based in Countesthorpe.

Job Information

We currently have a vacancy for a full-time High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), Wigston based. This position would suit a person who has knowledge of, or a passion for working with pupils aged 4-19 with learning disabilities.

We are looking to recruit a HLTA who;

• is inspirational and innovative
• empathetic to special needs and willing to learn from their pupils
• is committed to their passion for vocational learning
• will work to promote excellence in all aspects of schoolwork
• enjoy the challenge associated with achieving the best
• is enthusiastic and committed and wishes to join a dynamic and dedicated team

You will be required to:

• Deliver a high quality of teaching and learning.
• Plan and prepare the lessons for whole classes to cover PPA for a variety of teachers.
• To support teachers in developing the curriculum and opportunities for students
• Provide support to teachers in evaluating pupil progress through a range of assessment activities
• Monitor pupil learning and modify tasks as needed
• Develop structured teaching and learning activities which interest pupils and motivate them to advance their learning
• Use behaviour management strategies in line with schools policies and procedures, which contribute to a purposeful learning environment
• Attend teacher meetings and contribute to discussion and ideas as a part of the team
• To be able to lead and support other adults supporting teaching and learning in the classroom
• Attend any necessary and relevant training (payment covered via timesheet)

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information about the role.

Essential Qualifications required

• HLTA/Teaching and Learning/Equivalent - Level 4 qualification
• Right to work in UK
• Driving licenseContract type: Full-time, term time only (39 weeks per year)

Contract type: Full-time, term time only (39 weeks per year)

Contract term: Full-time to start asap

Working hours: 33.61 hrs/wk (includes attendance at weekly Teacher Meeting)

Pro rata salary: Actual salary starts at £22,973-£24,921 (pro rata of full time equivalent £29,550 - £32,055)

Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive professional development programme.
• Recognition of continuous service within Leicestershire and Leicester Local Authority.
• Long service award after 5 years of service.
• Staff well-being service, including access to GP service, counselling and physiotherapy.
• Financial well-being support
• Free parking

This is an exciting opportunity to join an outward-looking school and to contribute to the development of special education in Leicestershire. If you are outgoing, flexible, pupil-focused and enjoy working with all kinds of people,

The closing date is 01.11.26.

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to spend at least ½ day in Class before the interview date, and this visit does form part of our interview procedure. The interview process will include leading a session (planning provided) in class and a formal interview. Interview date to be confirmed.

Birkett House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list).