Higher Level Teaching Assistant

ARK SCHOOLS; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary academy in Portsmouth is seeking a skilled HLTA to lead and support learning sessions under the guidance of teaching staff. The ideal candidate will inspire students and ensure the welfare of children and young people. Responsibilities include monitoring pupil progress, supporting special educational needs, and collaborating with colleagues. A commitment to safeguarding is essential. The role offers various benefits including higher salaries and training opportunities.

Benefits

Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale

Twice as many training days as standard

Generous pension scheme

Gym discounts up to 40%

Access to interest-free loans

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent qualified or have relevant experience.
• Able to work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues.
• Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities.
• Able to relate well to children and adults to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support working relationships with pupils as a role model.
• Support pupils with special educational needs through specific learning programmes.
• Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities.
• Advance learning with individuals, small groups, and whole classes.
• Establish relationships and communicate with professionals to support pupil achievement.

Skills

Collaborative work

Understanding classroom roles

Relationship building

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

HLTA status or equivalent

Job description

About the role:

We are looking for a highly motivated, skilled individual to take on the role of HLTA. The HLTA will lead and support preplanned learning sessions under the direction and guidance of teaching staff and to provide other cover as necessary.

If you are an excellent practitioner with the ability to inspire and motivate students and the dedication to providing the best for each young person we would like to hear from you.

What will you do?

• To support working relationship with the pupils, acting as role model and setting high expectations.
• To support pupils with special educational needs through the delivery of specific learning programmes to contribute to setting individual education plan targets and to reviews.
• To monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities and note their progress towards targets.
• To advance learning when working with individuals, small groups and whole classes without the presence of the assigned Teacher.
• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals in liaison with the teacher to support the achievement and progress of pupils

Our ideal candidate will be:

• HLTA status or equivalent qualified or have relevant experience
• able to work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues
• understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities.
• able to relate well to children and adults to build and maintain effective relationships.
• committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact Ann Dyson on 02392 826514 [e-mail]

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark atarkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.

About Us

Ark Dickens is a lovely school in the heart of Portsmouth. We are a two-form entry primary academy, which became part of the Ark network in September 2014. We are a school with high aspirations and expectations to ‘Be Our Best’ in all that we do. This reflects our ethos of ensuring every child is provided with every opportunity to reach their potential.

At our school, staff wellbeing and support is of paramount importance to us. Staff are given countless opportunities as well as tailored training geared towards individual professional development. We offer a collaborative setting ensuring that staff receive responsive feedback and colleagues are encouraged to learn from one another. Hard work will never go unappreciated at Ark Dickens, where there is a spirit of recognition and reward. Our school is a rewarding and fulfilling place to work.

Visit arkdickensprimary.org/jobsto learn more about us and see our current vacancies.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.