Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Woodlands; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

Excellent training and development

Enhanced employee assistance programme

Well-being app & staff discounts

Occupational Health Service

Family friendly and Employee Health &

Well-being policies

Job summary

Woodlands is seeking a highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and ambitious school in the United Kingdom. The role involves working on a 1:1 basis with pupils, including those with complex needs, with a passion for enabling SEND pupils to achieve their full potential.

The position supports teachers with high-quality education, provides PPA cover, and may involve leading class teaching where appropriate in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with pupils with range of complex needs desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with and support teachers in providing a high quality educational experience for all pupils.
• Provide PPA cover and lead class teaching as and when appropriate.
• Support pupils’ learning in a range of classroom settings, including individuals, small groups and whole classes.
• Support teachers with monitoring, assessing and evaluating pupil progress.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils to support their needs.
• Maintain a positive ethos and core values of the school.
• Contribute to constructive team building amongst teaching and non-teaching staff, parents and carers.

Job description

What we need

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and ambitious school. This position will involve working on a 1:1 basis with some of our pupils. Experience of working with pupils with a range of complex needs is desirable and a passion for enabling pupils with SEND to achieve their full potential is essential.

The core purpose of your role will be:

• To work with and support teachers in providing a high quality educational experience for all pupils
• Provide PPA cover and lead class teaching as and when appropriate
• To support pupils’ learning in a range of classroom settings, including working with individuals, small groups and whole classes (where the teacher is not present)
• To support teachers with monitoring, assessing and evaluating pupil’s attainment and progress
• Establish positive relationship with pupils in order to support them and respond to their individual needs
• Maintain positive ethos and core values of the school
• Contribute to constructive team building amongst teaching staff, non-teaching staff, parents and carers.

We offer

• The opportunity to make a difference
• Enthusiastic, friendly and engaged pupils who are keen to learn
• A supportive community of families and external partners
• A friendly and inclusive working environment
• Talented, dedicated and hardworking colleagues and SLT team
• Comprehensive induction and probation support

Reward & Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme & significant employer contribution
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Enhanced employee assistance programme (including GP helpline, financial & legal advice line and carer support for employee and household members)
• Well-being app & staff discounts
• Occupational Health Service
• Family friendly and Employee Health & Well-being policies

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities