Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Grays; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Grays is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support children's learning and development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education, particularly with special needs support, and at least two years of experience in a school setting. This role includes responsibilities like planning learning activities and fostering independence among students. A competitive rewards package is offered, alongside career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive rewards package

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above required.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification required.
• Good knowledge of learning barriers including special needs essential.
• Experience in assessing provision for children with a range of needs required.
• Some knowledge of social issues facing disadvantaged students beneficial.
• Minimum two years’ experience as a TA or equivalent mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers by taking responsibility for agreed activities.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver learning activities.
• Manage and develop teaching within the academy.
• Lead roles addressing needs of children needing extra support.
• Encourage independent learning and support children's welfare.

Skills

GCSE in English and Maths

NVQ Level 3

Knowledge of learning barriers

Experience with children with needs

Understanding of social issues

Two years school based experience

Job description

Skills and Experience

Inspire and transform learning with us. Support local children as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above
• NVQ Level 3, or equivalent
• Good knowledge of a range of learning barriers, including special needs
• Experience of contributing to and assessing provision for children with a range of needs
• Some knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
• At least two years' school based experience as a TA, or equivalent

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

What the school offers its staff

Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred is a three form entry Academy located in the heart of Chafford Hundred, which is a modern development bordering Lakeside and Thurrock, serving a vibrant and diverse community. Chafford Hundred has good links to central London as well as being accessible from Kent and Essex.

We offer each child an education, which inspires and prepares them for academic and personal success, both now and in the future. Our shared belief is that children thrive when they feel consistently happy and safe at school and our commitment to excellence is encapsulated in our vision statement: "Excellence, Every Child, Every Day." Our staff and Governors share this vision and work together to see that every child reaches their potential.

Our Core values of: Teamwork, Resilience, Respect, Responsibility and Community underpin everything that happens at Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred. They are our foundations and we have a clear expectation that all adults, as well as children and staff, model and respect these values both inside and outside the academy.

Our team are committed to every child, and aim to develop confident and creative learners who leave the academy ready for High School. We proudly celebrate our children's diversity and achievements, from both school and at home.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a range of top-quality training programmes. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

Further details about the role

Responsibilities

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, your areas of responsibility will include:

• Complementing the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes and monitoring children and assessing, recording and reporting on their achievement, progress and development.
• The management and development of teaching within the academy and/or management of other teaching assistants including allocation and monitoring of work, appraisal and training
• Under an agreed system of supervision, taking a lead role within the academy to address the needs of children who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning
• Supporting children, the teacher and the academy in order to raise standards of achievement for all (e.g. SEN, EAL, More Able, all underachieving groups)
• Encouraging children to become independent learners, providing support for their welfare, and supporting the inclusion of children in all aspects of academy life

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.