Higher-Level Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Knutsford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH challenges in Knutsford. This rewarding role involves working closely with pupils who require additional support, including those with EBD and ASC. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing intervention strategies and monitoring educational outcomes. This long-term position offers a competitive daily rate and the potential for a permanent contract following a successful trial period. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students with special educational needs.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have appropriate qualifications and training for the HLTA role.
• Experience with students having SEN is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with small groups or 1:1 with students.
• Provide guidance to staff on intervention strategies.
• Monitor outcomes for vulnerable children and target support.

Skills

Experience with SEMH challenges

Experience with EBD

Experience with ASC

Guidance and support skills

Education

Relevant qualifications for HLTA

Job description

Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, Knutsford

Client:

Teaching Personnel

Location:

Knutsford

Job Category:

Education

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

7

Posted:

06.04.2025

Expiry Date:

21.05.2025

Job Description:

A specialist SEMH provision catering in Knutsford are seeking an Outreach Higher-Level Teaching Assistant. Their pupils experience SEMH challenges and EBD, and each of them have an EHCP. Many pupils experience ASC, so experience with such needs would be highly beneficial for this role.

This role covers a 37-hour working week, term time only including INSET days. This is a long-term role with the possibility of a permanent school contract after a successful trial period. The incoming HLTA will receive a rate of £110+ per day, depending on their experience and qualifications. Responsibilities include:

• Working directly with small groups of students or 1:1.
• Providing guidance and support to class teams on developing their own skills around delivering intervention strategies.
• Advising other members of staff on the management and learning of individual pupils with SEN.
• Monitoring outcomes for children who are more likely to be vulnerable and using the outcomes to target support and intervention in education settings effectively.
• Supporting the development of suitable intervention programmes for students to meet their individual needs.
• Maintaining consistent records, which indicate the work carried out and the progress made by the named students and to provide regular feedback about the students supported.
• Coordinating interventions throughout school and support staff with their planning and delivery.
• Working with SLT to track the effectiveness of interventions and hold others to account.
• Providing feedback to students and colleagues concerning students' learning and behaviour.

To apply for this role, please send your CV in response to this advertisement. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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