Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Philip Southcote School; Ewell; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension through LGPS

Occupational sick pay

Recognition policies

Ongoing training, learning and develop

Well-being support

Family friendly policies

On-site parking

Job summary

Philip Southcote School, part of Bourne Education Trust, invites applications for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at the Southcote Centre, situated at Epsom and Ewell High School, Surrey. You will work under teachers to provide targeted learning and support, raising achievement and helping pupils become independent learners.

We expect GCSE English and Maths and HLTA qualification or willingness to undertake it, with 35 hours per week during term time.

Qualifications

• Awareness and commitment to safeguarding children.
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualification.
• HLTA qualification or willingness to undertake it.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team under the direction of the Teacher to support learning.
• Facilitate learning for pupils and groups with high expectations.
• Prepare, plan and deliver targeted intervention programmes as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safeguarding awareness

Adaptability

Education

GCSE English and Maths

HLTA qualification

Willingness to undertake HLTA qualification

Job description

Benefits

• Workplace pension through LGPS
• Occupational sick pay
• Recognition policies
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Well‑being support
• Family friendly policies
• On‑site parking

About the Role

We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team at the Southcote Centre (part of Philip Southcote School), based at Epsom and Ewell High School, within the Bourne Education Trust.

Our HLTAs are responsible for providing highly effective, targeted provision and care to pupils, under the guidance of Teachers and Senior Leaders, in order to raise standards of achievement for pupils to become independent learners.

Details

Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Southcote Centre, Epsom and Ewell High School, Ruxley Lane, West Ewell, Ewell, Surrey

Contract: Term time, permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08.00-15.30, 37 weeks per year.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, supporting teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils.
• Facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning.
• Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and need.

Requirements

• Demonstrate awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification).
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification, or willingness to undertake qualification.

About Philip Southcote School

Philip Southcote School is a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities School for students aged 11 to 19. As part of Bourne Education Trust (BET), a multi‑academy trust of twenty‑four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to “Transforming schools…changing lives.” We prepare our students for adulthood and create a sense of belonging and safety throughout their educational journey.

Equality and Diversity

Bourne Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. All candidates must meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership. We will accommodate diverse needs and provide application documents in alternative formats upon request.