Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Aim High Academy Trust; New Penshaw; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in New Penshaw is seeking a committed and flexible Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support children with significant ASD needs. The role involves working closely with the AHT & SENCO in an intervention setting. Candidates should have substantial experience as an HLTA and strong communication skills. A HLTA qualification or its equivalent is essential, alongside a willingness to engage in school life and support both formal and informal curricula.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience of being a successful HLTA.
• Proficient in supporting the delivery of all aspects of teaching and learning.
• Outstanding practitioner with high expectations for all children.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direct instruction of the school AHT & SENCO.
• Support the delivery of the EQUALS Semi Formal Curriculum in intervention.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration with colleagues

Understanding of pupils with SEND needs

Education

HLTA qualification / equivalent as NNEB and Level 4 TA qualification

Job description

The governors and Head Teacher are seeking to appoint a committed, flexible and highly motivated person to be part of our school team.

The post will be based initially within our Little Acorns intervention room working under the direct instruction of our school AHT & SENCO (this will be reviewed each year where in school the position is). This intervention caters for children with significant ASD needs. We follow the EQUALS Semi Formal Curriculum.

You should:

• be an outstanding practitioner with high expectations for all children
• have an in-depth knowledge of pupils with SEND needs, especially ASD and complex learning difficulties
• be proficient in supporting the delivery of all aspects of teaching and learning as an intervention room lead with children with significant additional needs
• have at least 2 years’ experience of being a successful HLTA
• be an effective communicator and keen to work in collaboration with colleagues
• be willing to be involved in the corporate life of the school, supporting the informal as well as the formal curriculum
• have a HLTA qualification / equivalent as NNEB and Level 4 TA qualification