Higher Level Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is looking for a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support students with special educational needs (SEN) within the KS3 and KS4 curriculum. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance student achievement, coordinating additional support courses, and providing individualized assistance to students. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with autistic students and those exhibiting high levels of anxiety. Join a supportive team that values professional development and offers opportunities for on-the-job learning in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

On-the-job learning

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary school students and as a Teaching Assistant.
• Prior experience with autistic students and high anxiety levels is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with SENCO and managers to support students' achievement.
• Assist teachers in delivering the KS3 and KS4 curriculum.

Skills

Supporting students with autism

Anxiety management

Organizational programs

Therapy strategies reinforcement

Collaboration with SENCO

Education

Experience as a Teaching Assistant

Qualifications for working with SEN

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to provide support for our KS3 and KS4 curriculum, specifically for students with SEN. In collaboration with the SENCO, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop and deliver structured executive functioning and organizational programs, anxiety/anger management initiatives, therapy strategies reinforcement, and Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language programs. Prior experience in supporting students with autism or high levels of anxiety is crucial for this role.

The school Offer:

Strong team dynamics and excellent working relationships.

Opportunities for on-the-job learning and professional development.

Successful Candidates Will:

1. Collaborate with the SENCO, ARC Manager, and Pastoral Manager to enhance the achievement of specific student groups.
2. Coordinate an additional nurture course for students requiring more support than Level 5 TAs.
3. Assist teachers in delivering the KS3 and KS4 in-class curriculum to students with SEN.
4. Ensure effective communication between Learning & Inclusion, ARC, and other stakeholders.
5. Serve as the lead TA for up to 6 students.
6. Model best practices from the EEF guidance "Making Best Use of Teaching Assistants" for the TA team and teachers.
7. Provide support to students individually or in small groups.
8. Assist with healthcare, first aid, and personal needs as required.
9. Take on general responsibilities within the ARC/Learning & Inclusion team.

Qualifications:

1. Recent experience working with secondary school students and prior experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar role.
2. Prior experience working with autistic students exhibiting high levels of anxiety.
3. Demonstrated energy and enthusiasm.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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