Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Ark Dickens Primary Academy

Portsmouth City Council; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a highly motivated HLTA to support learning activities and special educational needs in Portsmouth. The role involves leading classroom sessions, building relationships with pupils, and contributing to individual education plans. Candidates should have HLTA status or equivalent experience and demonstrate a commitment to ensuring student welfare.

Benefits

Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.

Twice as many training days as standard.

Generous pension scheme.

Access to Ark rewards scheme.

Interest-free loans up to 5000.

Gym discounts up to 40%.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent qualified or relevant experience.
• Able to relate well to children and adults.
• Committed to safeguarding the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support preplanned learning sessions.
• Support pupils with special educational needs.
• Monitor and evaluate pupils' responses to learning.

Skills

Engagement

Collaboration

Communication

Education

HLTA status or equivalent qualification

Job description

Description

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.

About the role:

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 classeswithout 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

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 3000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans up to 5000 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 at 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 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. To know more about Arks diversity and inclusion commitments please click on this link.

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. To read more about Arks safer recruitment process please click this link.

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.

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Employment Type : Intern
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1