Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Esland Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sick pay

Life insurance to 4x basic salary

Induction training and ongoing CPD

Job summary

Esland Group is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for its new Doncaster school. The role involves supporting SEN pupils aged 7–18, delivering lessons one-to-one or in small groups, and collaborating with teachers to plan and adapt learning activities.

You will help track progress, reinforce inclusive practice, and contribute to a supportive classroom environment. The successful candidate will bring experience with SEN, a solid grounding in curriculum delivery, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people who have special educational needs (essential)
• Proven experience in working in an education setting (essential)
• Proven experience in working with young people that challenge (essential)
• Dedication to support inclusion
• The ability to differentiate all aspects of learning to promote inclusion
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to prioritise and use time effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A positive attitude to hard work and challenging situations
• A good sense of humour

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the educational and social development of each young person
• Form effective relationships with young people, their families (if appropriate) and external agencies
• Planning and preparing lessons with teachers, evaluating and adjusting lessons/plans where necessary
• Developing and preparing resources for learning activities in accordance with lesson plans and in response to student needs
• Identify strategies to help overcome individual pupils’ barriers to learning
• Ensuring that records are maintained accurately and progress is monitored
• Maintaining outstanding professional practice

Skills

SEN support experience

Education setting experience

Challenging pupils experience

Curriculum knowledge

Lesson planning and evaluation

Differentiation for inclusion

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Verbal and written communication

Positive attitude under pressure

Sense of humour

Job description

Description

Do you have experience in supporting children with Special Educational Needs? Would you be interested in working as part of a collaborative team, committed to providing the best access to education for our young people?

Become an Eslander and start a truly rewarding career!

Esland are driven to changing children’s’ lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services.

We are currently seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, based at our new school in Doncaster. The successful candidate will assist in delivering lessons either one-to-one or to a small group of SEN pupils ranging from 7 to 18 years old.

We think that our teams are the best in the industry - if you want to join us, there has never been a better time!

What we are looking for:

We are looking for outstanding, committed and motivated individuals to contribute to the development of teaching, learning and curriculum. Pupils will be encouraged to cover a range of qualification ranging from Entry Level Certificates, through Functional Skills to GCSE. This will be an exciting opportunity for a dedicated classroom practitioner who can display a real passion for inspiring and challenging the pupils at the school.

The role of the HLTA/Learning Support Assistant will include (but is not limited to):

• Contributing to the educational and social development of each young person
• Form effective relationships with young people, their families (if appropriate) and external agencies
• Ensuring that young people’s views and wishes are sought and acted upon where appropriate
• Ensuring safeguarding of all young people underpins every decision made
• Assisting in planning and preparing lessons with teachers, evaluating and adjusting lessons/plans where necessary
• Developing and prepare resources for learning activities in accordance with lesson plans and in response to student needs
• Identify strategies to help overcome individual pupils’ barriers to learning
• Ensuring that records are maintained accurately and progress is monitored
• Maintaining outstanding professional practice

What we need from you:

• Experience in supporting young people who have special educational needs (essential)
• Proven experience in working in an education setting (essential)
• Proven experience in working with young people that challenge (essential)
• Sound curriculum knowledge
• A committed, conscientious and passionate approach
• Dedication to support inclusion
• The ability to plan, evaluate and monitor learning and progress
• The ability to differentiate all aspects of learning to promote inclusion and attainment
• The ability to build good relationships with young people and staff members
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to prioritise and use time effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A positive attitude to hard work and challenging situations
• A good sense of humour

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference

What we can offer you:

• Company sick pay
• Life insurance to the value of 4 times your basic salary
• Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
• Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 100 colleagues last year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including our Online GP 24/7, 365 days a year
• Access to our Green Hybrid and EV car scheme
• A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Monthly recognition awards
• Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together
• The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!

With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than 65 residential children’s and assessment homes, and five schools, that are spread across the Kent, Hertfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Wiltshire, Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands and Northamptonshire regions of England. This also includes our Esland online school accessible to children throughout the UK which helps to deliver education to children missing education by utilising our specialised Turning the Curve education programme. With over 800 team members and over 200 young people supported we strive to help our children achieve their very best outcomes, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound services.