Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Devon County Council; Highweek; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon County Council is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support KS2 pupils with SEND, planning and delivering bespoke learning activities and monitoring progress in a child-centred environment.

You will work under leaders and teachers to foster confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours, building relationships with families and external professionals while ensuring high standards of inclusion and welfare.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with children of the relevant KS2 age group.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Ability to plan and deliver inclusive, creative learning.
• Familiarity with EHCP objectives and interventions.
• Strong literacy and numeracy (English fluency).
• Committed to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver bespoke learning activities for individuals, groups or whole classes.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide accurate feedback.
• Support pupils' welfare and personal development.
• Build productive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

Skills

SEND experience

Inclusive learning

Planning & delivery

ICT in learning

Behaviour management

English proficiency

Education

NVQ Level 4 Teaching Assistants

HLTA standards or equivalent

Tools

ICT resources

Specialist teaching resources

Job description

Are you an ambitious, kind and creative Higher Level Teaching Assistant with a strong commitment to SEND? We are looking for an enthusiastic, child-centred and inspiring practitioner to join our KS2 team. Working under the guidance of senior leaders, the SENDCo and class teachers, you will help create and deliver high-quality, inclusive learning for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and additional needs. The role includes planning, preparing and delivering bespoke learning activities for individuals, groups and, where required, whole classes. You will monitor progress, provide accurate feedback, support pupils' welfare and personal needs, and help children develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.,

• Children who are articulate, great fun, willing and eager to learn.
• Kind, creative, positive and friendly colleagues.
• A superb setting in extensive grounds bordered by fields and woodland, where high-quality outdoor learning is encouraged.
• The opportunity to help create and deliver an exciting, relevant and engaging curriculum.
• A varied role supporting pupils across different learning experiences, with opportunities to develop your professional expertise.
• Have proven experience of working with children of the relevant age in a learning environment, ideally including pupils with SEND.
• Be able to plan and deliver enjoyable, inclusive and creative learning programmes, including a bespoke curriculum for pupils in Years 5 and 6.
• Have experience of teaching groups, with high expectations for behaviour, learning and achievement.
• Understand child development, barriers to learning and how to adapt teaching in response to individual needs.
• Be confident in following EHCP objectives and implementing related interventions.
• Build productive relationships with pupils, parents and carers, colleagues and external professionals.
• Use ICT and specialist resources effectively to support learning and independence.
• Be reflective, resilient, innovative and committed to ongoing professional development.
• Be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English, You should have literacy and numeracy skills at least equivalent to grade 4. NVQ Level 4 for Teaching Assistants, equivalent Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or relevant experience is desirable, alongside training in SEND strategies or curriculum areas.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.