Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Sapientia Education Trust; Bardwell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational organisation is seeking an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant based in their specialist unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality interventions tailored to students with Communication & Interaction needs and ASD. This role emphasizes teamwork and effective communication. A part-time position may be considered, and potential applicants are encouraged to visit the school and specialist unit.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students who have Communication & Interaction needs.
• Experience with students on the autism spectrum is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver personalized learning for diverse learners.
• Provide interventions on a 1-2-1 and in small groups.
• Ensure all students thrive and progress from their starting points.

Skills

Communication skills

Enthusiasm

Ability to work in a team

Experience with students with C&I needs

Experience with ASD

Job description

Position Overview

Ixworth High School is a small high school set in the picturesque Suffolk countryside, we are 10 minutes from the A14, 20 mins from Bury St. Edmunds, 35 mins from Ipswich and 45 mins from Sudbury. We are part the Sapientia Educational Trust. There is a Specialist Unit on site The Forge for around 20 pupils, supporting pupils with Communication & Interaction needs.

Role Description

We are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of our school team as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, predominately based in our specialist unit.

Responsibilities

As an Intervention Lead you will be expected to lead and deliver a high-quality personalised learning provision for a range of learners across the 4 broad areas of need, those with experience of students with C&I needs and ASD are encouraged to apply. You would be responsible for delivering interventions on a 1-2-1 and in small groups as these are essential to ensure that all students thrive and make progress from their individual starting points.

Qualifications & Experience

Those with experience of students with C&I needs and ASD are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

A part time role may be considered. Potential applicants are encouraged to visit our school and the specialist unit.