Higher Level teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in London seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support the teaching and learning activities. The role includes covering class duties and responsibilities for safeguarding students. Ideal candidates will have relevant teaching qualifications and at least two years of experience working with students that have special educational needs. This position offers an opportunity to contribute positively to the school's environment.

Qualifications

• Must have recent successful experience of teaching a whole class under guidance.
• At least two years of experience working with special education needs.
• Relevant qualifications equivalent to at least Level 3 or comparable specific experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the work of the allocated qualified teacher.
• Cover class teaching duties where staffing is impacted by absences.
• Develop good working relationships with colleagues and parents.

Skills

Teaching whole class under guidance

Experience with ASC, SLD and/or PMLD pupils

Knowledge of target-setting and assessment

Ability to plan effective lessons

Good collaborative working relationships

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we’re looking for

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will work directly under the supervision and line management of your allocated class Qualified Teacher/TLR to contribute to a wide range of teaching and learning activities, to assist and support the work of your allocated qualified class teacher, to cover class teaching duties where staffing levels are impacted due to staff absences (short-term) and have regular whole class teaching responsibility as part of supporting the School leadership and training.

Requirements

• Recent successful experience of teaching a whole class under guidance
• A minimum of two academic years of experience of specifically working with ASC, SLD and/or PMLD pupils consistently delivering and working within TEACCH structure/PMLD pedagogy to an outstanding level
• Relevant qualifications equivalent to at least Level 3 (preferably in Teaching Assistant, Teaching and Learning or a relevant field) or a suitable level of specific experience (minimum of 12 months of proven success of leading a class group at Trinity School, highlighting a strong track record in effectively supporting teaching and learning for pupils with diverse and complex needs)
• A minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) Grade C/New Grade 4 or above, including Maths and English)
• A good working knowledge of current target-setting and assessment practice associated with EHC plans and their purpose in supporting pupil progress
• A good working knowledge of the School’s Behaviour Policy and processes for supporting pupils with complex and challenging behaviour
• Ability to take overall responsibility for safeguarding and health & safety of pupils when the Class Teacher is not present
• Ability to develop good collaborative working relationships with colleagues, parents/carers and other professionals
• Ability to plan and prepare effective activities and lessons to encourage learning and progression
• Ability to complete the paperwork required to support planning, preparation and other tasks either in writing or using ICT

It is desirable that you also possess:

• Prior recent successful experience of instructing or cover supervisory work at Trinity School
• Experience of directing, leading and motivating a class team
• To have completed or be willing to carry out a Level 3 Qualification and a Level 4 Certificate in Education

Application process and safeguarding

All applications should be made on the Trinity School application form available from the school website on:
https://trinityschool.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies

CVs will not be accepted and should not be submitted. Only those applicants that are shortlisted will be notified of the interviews.

Trinity School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will undergo online searches, and their referees contacted prior to the interview. An enhanced criminal record check via the DBS will be undertaken for the successful candidate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a comprehensive screening process, including a disclosure check, will be undertaken on all applicants. Right to Work Disclaimer: Trinity School is unable to offer employment sponsorship. Therefore, we can only consider applications from candidates who already have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom. If you are applying under a visa that permits employment, you will be required to provide a valid immigration status and share your immigration code at the interview stage to verify your right to work.

What the school offers its staff

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will work directly under the supervision and line management of your allocated class Qualified Teacher/TLR to contribute to a wide range of teaching and learning activities, to assist and support the work of your allocated qualified class teacher, to cover class teaching duties where staffing levels are impacted due to staff absences (short-term) and have regular whole class teaching responsibility as part of supporting the School leadership and training.

You must possess the following:

• Recent successful experience of teaching a whole class under guidance
• A minimum of two academic years of experience of specifically working with ASC, SLD and/or PMLD pupils consistently delivering and working within TEACCH structure/PMLD pedagogy to an outstanding level
• Relevant qualifications equivalent to at least Level 3 (preferably in Teaching Assistant, Teaching and Learning or a relevant field) or a suitable level of specific experience (minimum of 12 months of proven success of leading a class group at Trinity School, highlighting a strong track record in effectively supporting teaching and learning for pupils with diverse and complex needs)
• A minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) Grade C/New Grade 4 or above, including Maths and English)
• A good working knowledge of current target-setting and assessment practise associated with EHC plans and their purpose in supporting pupil progress
• A good working knowledge of the School’s Behaviour Policy and processes to follow relating to supporting pupils with complex and challenging behaviour
• Ability to take overall responsibility for the safeguarding and health & safety of pupils when the Class Teacher is not present
• The ability to develop good collaborative working relationships with colleagues, parents/carers and other professionals
• The ability to plan and prepare effective activities and lessons to encourage learning and progression
• The ability to complete the paperwork required to support planning, preparation and other tasks either in writing or using ICT

It is desirable that you also possess:

• Prior recent successful experience of instructing or cover supervisory work at Trinity School
• Experience of directing, leading and motivating a class team
• To have completed or be willing to carry out a Level 3 Qualification and a Level 4 Certificate in Education

Equal opportunities and safeguarding

Trinity School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will undergo online searches, and their referees contacted prior to the interview. An enhanced criminal record check via the DBS will be undertaken for the successful candidate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a comprehensive screening process, including a disclosure check, will be undertaken on all applicants. Right to Work Disclaimer: Please note that Trinity School is unable to offer employment sponsorship. Therefore, we can only consider applications from candidates who already have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom. If you are applying under a visa that permits employment, you will be required to provide a valid immigration status and share your immigration code at the interview stage to verify your right to work.

Commitment to safeguarding: Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Our recruitment process follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to checks (where relevant): DBS, medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, and suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.