Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Hlta)

Refresh Recruitment Group Limited; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canteen

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Free parking

On-site gym

On-site parking

Job summary

Refresh Recruitment Group Limited in Bridgwater is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learners with diverse needs and contribute to plan delivery. The role involves working with teachers and the SENCO to tailor materials and strategies for students, including those on the Autistic spectrum.

Experience in educational settings and SEND support is valuable, with Level 3 qualifications and HLTA consideration. 37.5 hours; term-time equivalent; salary £26–£30K DOE.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils on the Autistic spectrum is desirable.
• Proven experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Experience working with young people with SEND would be advantageous.
• Level 3 in supporting teaching and learning in schools is an advantage.
• HLTA/TA4 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead small group and individual interventions to support the development of learning, social, and emotional skills.
• Contribute to planning, preparation, and delivery of lessons.
• Work closely with teachers and the SENCO to adapt lesson plans and materials to meet students’ needs.
• Provide positive reinforcement and behavior support strategies.
• Contribute to the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Take responsibility for the preparation and organisation of lesson resources as required.

Skills

Autistic spectrum experience

Experience with children in education

SEN support experience

Education

Level 3 in supporting teaching & learning in schools

HLTA / TA4 desirable

Job description

Main Duties

• Lead small group and individual interventions to support the development of learning, social, and emotional skills.
• Contribute to planning, preparation, and delivery of lessons.
• Work closely with teachers and the SENCO to adapt lesson plans and materials to meet students’ needs.
• Provide positive reinforcement and behavior support strategies.
• Contribute to the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Take responsibility for the preparation and organisation of lesson resources as required.

Person Spec

• Experience working with pupils on the Autistic spectrum is desirable
• Proven experience of working with children in an educational setting
• Experience working with young people with special education needs or additional learning difficulties would be advantageous
• Level 3 in supporting teaching and learning in schools is an advantage
• Higher level Teaching Assistant (TA4 / HLTA) is desirable

The position is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Refresh Recruitment does not presently hold a Sponsorship License and while this status is reviewed regularly there is no present proposal to apply for such a License

Salary: £26-30K per annum DOE

Hours: 37.5 hours Term Time only - 39 weeks per year

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset

Our aim is to contact all successful applications within 5 days of receiving your application. Should you not of heard within 5 days, please feel free to contact us to confirm that your application has been received

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• On-site parking