Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Great Park Academy; Middle Brunton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Great Park Academy is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work mainly one-to-one with a pupil with significant SEND needs. You will collaborate with the class teacher, SENDCo, parents and professionals to provide tailored support in the classroom and through targeted interventions.

Responsibilities include delivering adapted activities, promoting independence, using communication strategies, and delivering phonics and maths interventions.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition and complex SEND needs.
• Strong understanding of social communication difficulties and sensory processing differences.
• Experience delivering one-to-one and small-group interventions (phonics, maths, social interaction, emotional literacy).
• Ability to build trusting relationships with vulnerable children.
• Excellent observation, assessment and record-keeping skills.
• Experience working with parents and professionals; knowledge of SEND processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver adapted learning activities under direction of teacher/SENDCo.
• Support pupil to engage in learning and access curriculum.
• Provide scaffolding to promote independence.
• Use communication strategies (PECS, boards) to facilitate learning.
• Support sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing.
• Lead targeted interventions in phonics, maths, social communication, and emotional literacy.
• Provide pre-teaching and consolidation sessions.
• Support pupil in class, social times and clubs where appropriate.
• Contribute to EHCP provision and reviews with evidence.

Skills

Autism support

SEND knowledge

One-to-one support

Observation & assessment

Tools

PECS

Now-and-next boards

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work predominantly on a one-to-one basis with a pupil who has significant special educational needs. Working closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, parents and external professionals, you will provide tailored support both within the classroom and through targeted interventions.

Key responsibilities will include:

1. Delivering adapted learning activities under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo.
2. Supporting the pupil to engage in learning, sustain attention and access the curriculum successfully.
3. Promoting independence through appropriate scaffolding, encouragement and structured support.
4. Using visual supports, PECS, now-and-next boards and other communication strategies to facilitate learning and communication.
5. Supporting sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing, including during periods of dysregulation.
6. Delivering targeted interventions in phonics, mathematics, social communication and emotional literacy.
7. Providing pre-teaching and consolidation sessions to reinforce learning.
8. Supporting the pupil during classroom activities, social times and extra-curricular clubs where appropriate.
9. Implementing EHCP provision consistently and contributing evidence towards reviews and annual review meetings.
10. Maintaining accurate records of progress, communication and behavioural outcomes.
11. Developing effective partnerships with parents, teachers, therapists and other professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to support.
12. Attending training, review meetings and other professional development opportunities as required.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

1. Experience of supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition and complex SEND needs.
2. A strong understanding of social communication difficulties, sensory processing differences and strategies that enable autistic pupils to thrive.
3. Experience of delivering effective one-to-one and small-group interventions, including phonics, maths, social interaction and emotional literacy programmes.
4. The ability to build positive, trusting and meaningful relationships with vulnerable children.
5. Excellent observation, assessment and record-keeping skills.
6. Experience of working collaboratively with parents and professionals.
7. An understanding of the Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle and SEND processes.
8. The ability to remain calm, patient and resilient when supporting pupils who may experience periods of emotional dysregulation or challenging behaviour.
9. Strong communication and teamwork skills.
10. A commitment to promoting pupil independence, confidence and long-term success.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about inclusion and making a meaningful difference to the educational experience and outcomes of children with additional needs.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

1. A competitive salary- as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
2. Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
3. An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
4. Enthusiastic and motivated students
5. An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
6. A school with its community at heart
7. Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.