Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

CPD and training

Career progression opportunities

Coaching and SLT support

Job summary

Harris Academy Tottenham is recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for its primary phase, a post that works alongside teachers. The role centres on planning and delivering learning for individuals, groups or short-term whole classes, and assessing and reporting on pupils' progress.

The post offers a lead role in meeting the needs of children with barriers to learning, and for training other teaching assistants. Enhanced DBS check required; visa sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience of contributing to and assessing provision for children with a range of needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities for individuals, groups or short-term whole classes, under agreed supervision.
• Monitor children and assess, record and report on their achievement, progress and development.
• Manage and develop teaching within the academy, including allocating and monitoring the work of other teaching assistants.
• Appraise and train other teaching assistants.
• Take a lead role in addressing the needs of children who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning.
• Support children, teachers and the academy to raise achievement for all, including SEN, EAL, more able and underachieving groups.
• Encourage children to become independent learners.
• Support children's welfare and their inclusion in all aspects of academy life.
• Complement the professional work of teachers.

Skills

Learning barriers

Disadvantaged students

Education

GCSE English & Maths (grade C/4+)

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Harris Academy Tottenham is recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for its primary phase, a post that works alongside teachers. The work centres on planning and delivering learning for individuals, groups or short-term whole classes, and assessing and reporting on pupils' progress. The post stands out for its lead role in meeting the needs of children with barriers to learning, and for managing and training other teaching assistants. Candidates need an enhanced DBS check, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities for individuals, groups or short-term whole classes, under agreed supervision
• Monitor children and assess, record and report on their achievement, progress and development
• Manage and develop teaching within the academy, including allocating and monitoring the work of other teaching assistants
• Appraise and train other teaching assistants
• Take a lead role in addressing the needs of children who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning
• Support children, teachers and the academy to raise achievement for all, including SEN, EAL, more able and underachieving groups
• Encourage children to become independent learners
• Support children's welfare and their inclusion in all aspects of academy life
• Complement the professional work of teachers

What's required

Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Experience

• At least two years' school-based experience as a teaching assistant, or equivalent
• Experience of contributing to and assessing provision for children with a range of needs

Skills & knowledge

• Good knowledge of a range of learning barriers, including special needs
• Some knowledge of social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

What's offered

• Annual Loyalty Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Continuing professional development and training
• Career progression opportunities
• Coaching, mentoring and support from a dedicated SLT team