Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary education organization in Manchester is seeking higher level teaching assistants to provide tailored educational support for students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The role requires previous experience in secondary education, ideally within a PRU setting, and full-time availability during school hours. Successful candidates will support students in and out of classes, fostering an inclusive and engaging environment.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Full assistance provided for DBS check

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a secondary education setting, preferably in a PRU setting.
• HLTA qualification or experience leading classes in absence of a teacher.
• Experience with challenging behaviour and de-escalation management.
• Full-time availability during school hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised educational support for students.
• Create an inclusive learning environment.
• Aid in lesson and learning plans development.
• Track and feedback on student progress.
• Support students in and out of classes.

Skills

Experience working in a secondary education setting

HLTA qualification

Confidence in de-escalation and management of challenging behaviour

Job description

Overview

A secondary school in Manchester that works with students with social, emotional and mental health needs is looking for higher level teaching assistants to take on full-time roles. Within the school, you’ll work with KS3 and KS4 students who are outside of mainstream provisions due to various different needs, and these students require additional support to ensure they are progressing at a good rate.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teachers to deliver individualised and specially tailored educational support for students
• Help to create an inclusive, positive and engaging learning environment alongside other staff within the school
• Aid in development and delivery of lesson and learning plans
• Track and feed back on student progress to teachers, parents and other relevant parties
• Offer support to students both in and out of classes, helping with focus and de-escalation of challenging behaviour

Requirements

• Have previous experience working in a secondary education setting, preferably in a PRU setting
• Have a HLTA qualification or have experience leading classes in the absence of a teacher
• Have experience with challenging behaviour and be confident in de-escalation and management of this
• Be available full time and within school hours, no flexibility for part-time or reduced hours within this role

If you are interested in this position for the new academic year, please apply with an up to date CV highlighting relevant experience and qualifications.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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