Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Unity Education Trust; Lamas; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Lamas is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils with specific learning difficulties and behavioural challenges. The successful candidate will implement tailored strategies, manage individual education plans, and foster an inclusive environment. Qualifications include HLTA experience or equivalent, with strong organisational and adaptability skills required. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils with learning difficulties or behavioural challenges.
• Ability to manage individualised education plans effectively.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Implement effective strategies to support the pupil's learning.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Liaise with parents about the pupil's progress.
• Attend relevant meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Organisational abilities

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Unity Education Trust are recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our education team at our Pathfinder School Douglas Bader Academy to start immediately. The successful candidate will have experience of:

• Covering lessons and following a plan.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver tailored lessons and activities to meet the pupil's educational goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Implement effective strategies, interventions, and support plans to address the pupil's specific learning difficulties or behavioural challenges.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment for the pupil, encouraging their social integration and promoting positive relationships with peers.
• Liaise with parents, providing regular updates on the pupil's progress, achievements, and areas for improvement.
• Attend relevant meetings and training sessions to enhance your knowledge and skills in supporting pupils with specific educational needs.
• Hold a relevant HLTA qualification or equivalent experience in a similar role, or be willing to undertake further training.
• Exhibit strong organisational abilities and the capacity to manage individualised education plans effectively.
• Show flexibility, adaptability, and resilience when faced with challenges or changing circumstances.

Context

Our schools are specialists in catering for various students in an all-through setting. Our varied cohort includes children classed as missing education and permanently excluded from mainstream schools; many pupils have social, emotional and mental health challenges (SEMH). This role requires a firm but fair role model to appropriately deal with challenging behaviour you will encounter in 1:1 or group settings.

Safeguarding and applying

Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and at least 2 references covering the last 3 years. References may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.