Higher Level Teaching Assistant - HLTA

EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST; Burnley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cashback

Employee Assistance

Cycle to Work

Govt pension schemes

Free parking

Training & progression

Job summary

Coal Clough Academy in Burnley is seeking a hardworking, enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a full-time permanent contract. You will work under the class teacher to implement planning and assessment, supporting pupils for accelerated progress.

We welcome an applicant with a flexible “can do” approach and a shared commitment to inclusion, literacy, and SEND support. The Education Partnership Trust backs staff development and offers wide-ranging benefits.

Qualifications

• Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities for individuals or small groups.
• Have a good understanding of core subjects at KS3 and KS4 (functional skills and GCSE).
• Monitor pupils and assess, record and report on pupils' achievement, progress and development to Middle Leaders, the SENCo and parents/carers.
• Accurately document progress relating to attainment, targets and attendance through Personalised Intervention Plans (PIPs).
• Support the development of pupils’ reading and literacy skills.
• Have a good understanding of SEND needs and strategies to support pupils' learning.

Responsibilities

• To work under the direction of the class teacher to implement planning and assessment and work with individual pupils or small groups to secure high levels of progress.
• To support pupils to overcome barriers to learning, promoting inclusion and develop communication, behaviour, independence and social skills.
• To provide supervision and learning opportunities across non-lesson activities, including visits and outdoor education activities.

Skills

Lesson planning

KS3/KS4 knowledge

Assessment & reporting

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Job description

The Job

Coal Clough Academywishes to appoint a hardworking,enthusiasticand committedHigher level TeachingAssistanton a full time permanent contract.If you are experienced, enthusiastic, open tonew ideasand have a flexible ‘can do’ approach, we would welcome an application from you.

The Job

Coal Clough Academywishes to appoint a hardworking,enthusiasticand committedHigher level TeachingAssistanton a full time permanent contract.If you are experienced, enthusiastic, open tonew ideasand have a flexible ‘can do’ approach, we would welcome an application from you.

What does this job do?

• To work under the direction of the class teacher, or the TA leading the class in the short-term absence of the class teacher, to implement planning and assessment and work with individual pupils or small groupsin order tosecurehigh levelsof accelerated pupil progress.
• To support pupils to overcome barriers to learning, promoting the inclusion of all pupils by developing their communication skills,supporting them to manage their behaviour, developing independence and social skillsand to take responsibility for monitoring/reporting on the impact of class-based interventions.
• To provide supervision,guidanceand learning opportunities across non-lesson-based activities, including visits, offsite provision and outdoor education activities asrequired.

What are the job requirements?

• Plan, prepareanddeliverlearning activities for individualsor small groups of studentsin line with the current whole school curriculum.
• Have a good understanding coresubjectat KS3 and KS4 levels (functional skills and GCSE).
• Monitor pupils and assess, record and report on pupils' achievement,progressand developmentto Middle Leaders, the SENCo and parents/carers.
• Accurately document progress relating to attainment,targetsand attendance through completion of Personalised Intervention Plans (PIPs) and in line with school procedures.
• Support the development of pupils’reading and literacy skills.
• Have a good understanding of SEND needs and strategies to support pupil’s learning.
• Monitor andevaluatepupil responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies.
• Always support social communication skills.
• Support the development of pupils’ independent learning and independence skills
• Contribute to pupil reports andparticipatein reviews of pupil progress.
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.
• Usebehaviour management strategies effectively and in line with the school’s policy and procedures.

About Coal Clough Academy

Coal Cloung Academy is an 11 - 16 Alternative Provision for young people, many of whom have found it difficult to be successful in a mainstream school.

We are making exciting and positive changes to our school and are very proud of the provision we offer. At Key Stage 3, the focus is on supporting young people to return to a mainstream school. At Key Stage 4, we focus on providing the opportunity for students to gain 5 GCSEs to ensure a successful transition to college, training or employment.

Pupils are taught in small groups, where they study the core curriculum and can receive the extra support they require. Students are then able to make good progress as staff can ensure that learning is tailored to individual student needs. In addition to the core curriculum, we provide rich and varied curriculum opportunities ranging from vocational courses, academic programmes and programmes that support pupils' personal and social development. You can view our full curriculum at other parts of this website.

Many of the young people who attend Coal Clough Academy arrive here at a difficult period in their lives. We aim to ensure that we give them the necessary support to improve their confidence, self-esteem and enable them to become successful learners in school and prepared for their future working lives.

About The Education Partnership Trust (EPT)

EPT was established in 2012 as a multi-academy trust and is an approved academy sponsor. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities. We benefit from our diverse and unique range of schools which include secondary mainstream, alternative provision and special and have a proven track record of sustained improvement. Our schools are united by a drive to improve opportunities and outcomes for children and young people within a collaborative learning culture.

Our staff are our most valued asset so we continually invest in our colleagues and we believe that all teaching and support staff posts within our schools are key in terms of supporting pupil achievement and improving their life chances. As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious professionals who will add value to our schools and trust by helping our young people to succeed.

“If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, we want you to work for Education Partnership Trust.”

Our Extensive Range Of Rewards And Benefits Include

• Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.
• Employee Assistance Programme including, counselling, CBT, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to government pension schemes.
• Free parking.
• Training, mentoring and progression opportunities including our Emerging Leaders programmes.
• Trust wide intranet to share knowledge and resources.

We warmly welcome an informal visit or a conversation prior to application. Please contact the School Business Manager – [e-mail]

Please be advised, as part of due diligence checks, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.