Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The Independent Schools Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD budget

Professional Development Review

Outreach Programme

Free hot lunch

Fee remission 20%

Gym membership subsidy

Life Assurance scheme

Private medical insurance contribution

Pension scheme

Job summary

Forest School in London is seeking a proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work closely with the Senior School SENCO, providing specific and direct support to individuals and small groups so that they learn most effectively. You will regularly liaise with subject teachers and support pupils who have an adapted curriculum.

The role involves contributing to the school’s safeguarding commitment and supporting pupils with diverse needs within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with adapted curriculum.
• Ability to work with individuals and small groups.
• Collaborate with subject teachers to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals and small groups to enhance learning.
• Regularly liaise with subject teachers to align learning goals.
• Support pupils with adapted curricula to meet individual needs.

Skills

SEN support

Small group instruction

Liaison with teachers

Job description

The HLTA will work closely with the Senior School SENCO to provide specific and direct support to both individuals and small groups of pupils so that they are learning most effectively at Forest. The successful candidate will regularly liaise with subject teachers and work with pupils who have an adapted curriculum.

Why work at Forest?

There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:

• Generous CPD budget
• Comprehensive Professional Development Review system
• Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme
• Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day
• 20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13
• Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre
• Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme
• Contribution towards private medical insurance fees
• Membership of a pension scheme

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.