Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Positive Futures Recruitment; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational institution in Effingham seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support autistic students aged 11-16 with learning and behavioral challenges. The role involves teaching and supporting students, assessing their progress, and planning activities in collaboration with the Class Teacher. Ideal candidates will have HLTA experience, with a preference for those with SEN background. The position offers a salary of £27,713 - £30,250, plus a £2000 welcome bonus for relevant candidates.

Benefits

£2000 Welcome bonus

Qualifications

• Experience as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in an educational setting.
• Prior experience working with students requiring special educational needs (SEN) support.

Responsibilities

• Support the Class Teacher in running the class and teach lessons.
• Lead the class in the absence of the Class Teacher.
• Assess and report on student progress.
• Plan and deliver teaching activities in consultation with the Class Teacher.
• Support with care needs when necessary.

Skills

Experience as a HLTA

SEN experience

Job description

Overview

Job Title: HLTA - Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Effingham, Surrey

Salary: £27,713 - £30,250 dependent on qualifications Plus £2000 Welcome bonus for HLTA with SEN experience

Hours: 40 hours per week Term Time Only - Start time 8:15am - Finish time Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday 4:45pm; Thursday 5:00pm; Friday 4:00pm

We are currently seeking an experienced HLTA to join a specialist school supporting autistic students aged between 11-16, who have associated behavioural and communication difficulties.

Role and Responsibilities

• Support the Class Teacher with all elements of day-to-day running of the class(es) and teach whole classes, groups and individual lessons in consultation with the Class Teacher.
• Take the lead in the absence of a Class Teacher.
• Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment.
• Know and understand the Class Teacher’s curriculum planning and plan, prepare and deliver assigned programmes of teaching and learning activities to individuals, small groups and/or classes; modify and adapt activities as necessary within agreed supervision.
• Where necessary, support with care needs from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience as a HLTA, with SEN experience preferred.